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  Defect Investigation of Engine Compartment Fires

Investigation of Engine Compartment Fires

Subject: Engine compartment fires
Components covered:
  • Engine and engine cooling
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Sep. 20, 2001. It was closed on Sep. 6, 2002. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged an engine compartment fire can develop during vehicle storage with the engine of and the vehicle unattended
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
  • 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
  • 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
  • 1992 Lincoln Town Car
  • 1993 Lincoln Town Car
  • 1994 Lincoln Town Car
  • 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis

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