# 1994 FORD EXPLORER — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
> NHTSA complaint `139298` · 1999-02-24 · 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:** 1994
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
## Narrative
THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS LEAVES IN THE BLOWER.  THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE APART THE DASH AND CHARGE ME.  DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE AGAINST THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER FOR THIS SAFETY HAZARD.  I FEAR THE VEHICLE WILL IGNITE BECAUSE THE SMOKE IS VERY HEAVY AND BILLOWING OUT FROM THE INTERIOR VENTS AND EXTERIOR IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD.
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