# 1994 FORD AEROSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `129127` · 1998-12-31 · 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:** 1994
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
## Narrative
A FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN BELOW THE DASH AREA DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSE UNKNOWN.  WIRING HARNESS WAS DAMAGED AND REPLACED, AS WELL AS IGNITION SWITCH AND LIGHT SWITCH.  FORD NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM, OWNER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AK.ET.
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