# 1997 FORD ESCORT — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
> NHTSA complaint `107650` · 1998-06-01 · 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:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING THE PLASTIC UNDERNEATH THE CAR NEXT TO THE EXHAUST INTAKE MANIFOLD BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT ANY WARNING.  PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND PUT FLAMES OUT.  THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER.  *AK
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