# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `103373` · 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:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 45 MPH AFTER LEAVING FROM A GAS STATION,   SMELLED SOMTHING BURNING. STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, BUT  DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. WHEN PARKED VEHICLE ON THE BANK PARKING AFTER COMING FROM INSIDE, FOUND HER VEHICLE ON FIRE.  DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED.   *AK
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