# 1996 FORD EXPLORER — STRUCTURE:BODY
> NHTSA complaint `103355` · 1998-04-09 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY
## Narrative
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CENTER CONSOLE, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.  PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.   *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*