# 1988 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `115739` · 1998-09-21 · 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:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WHEN STARTED UP THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FLAMES AND SMOKE UNDER HOOD. POLICE OFFICER PUT THE FIRE OUT. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. NOT AWARE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, NO WARRANTY.   *AK
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