# 1991 FORD AEROSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
> NHTSA complaint `116346` · 1998-09-30 · 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:** AEROSTAR
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
## Narrative
DUE TO FAULTY WIRING IN THE IGNITION  SWITCH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.  ALSO, THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED, STARTED WITHOUT MANUAL OPERATION.  PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*