Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / CROWN VICTORIA / 1996

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006121439 Incident Date: Sep, 12 2006
Consumer's City: NEW CASTLE Consumer's State: IN
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: CROWN VICTORIA Model Year: 1996
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2FALP71W9TX Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 30 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 05 2006
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford crown victoria. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. he pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the wiring harness was on fire. he attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not restart. the manufacturer stated that they would assume responsibility if he could provide pictures, a police report, and the title because a recall was issued for the speed control. the contact could not locate the police report. the recall number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 99,500 and current mileage was 102,000.