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FORD LTD Electrical System Ignition Switch

FORD LTD 1979 Electrical System Ignition Switch Report #808636

FORD LTD 1979 car safety problem was reported on .FORD LTD 1979, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH . AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Ford Ltd 1979 problem was reported in CLARKS SUMMIT, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD LTD Tires

FORD LTD 1979 Tires Report #730648

FORD LTD 1979 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 1985.FORD LTD 1979, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN LAS VEGAS AT LOW SPEED I HEARD A NOISE WHICH WAS AMPLIFIED WHEN CAR WAS DRIVING FASTER. WHEN I STOPED AND I CHECK A WHOLE SKIN OF THE TIRE WAS GONE. I WENT TO REPLACE IT AND WHEN THEY LIFT UP THE CAR ANOTHER TIRE HAD A BIG BUBBLE(12" LONG). I DONT REMEMBER IF A THIRD OR FORTH HAD SAME PROBLEM BUT I END UP REPLACING ALL 4 (DEFINETLY NOT FIRESTONE). SINCE THAN I ALLWAYS CHECK THE TIRES I HAD ON MY CAR. I BELIEVE I WAS LUCKY. BUT THE EXPERIENCE EVEN TODAY GIVE ME THE GUSS BUMPS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Ford Ltd 1979 problem was reported in BALDWIN PARK, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19830301. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Ford Ltd 1979 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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FORD LTD 1979 Tires Report #730648

FORD LTD 1979 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 1985.FORD LTD 1979, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN LAS VEGAS AT LOW SPEED I HEARD A NOISE WHICH WAS AMPLIFIED WHEN CAR WAS DRIVING FASTER. WHEN I STOPED AND I CHECK A WHOLE SKIN OF THE TIRE WAS GONE. I WENT TO REPLACE IT AND WHEN THEY LIFT UP THE CAR ANOTHER TIRE HAD A BIG BUBBLE(12" LONG). I DONT REMEMBER IF A THIRD OR FORTH HAD SAME PROBLEM BUT I END UP REPLACING ALL 4 (DEFINETLY NOT FIRESTONE). SINCE THAN I ALLWAYS CHECK THE TIRES I HAD ON MY CAR. I BELIEVE I WAS LUCKY. BUT THE EXPERIENCE EVEN TODAY GIVE ME THE GUSS BUMPS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Ford Ltd 1979 problem was reported in BALDWIN PARK, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19830301. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Ford Ltd 1979 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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