# 2010 FORD FUSION — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1435068` · 2017-12-25 · 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:** FUSION
- **Year:** 2010
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 88,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING SEAT LINING MATERIAL TO IGNITE AND BURN HOLE IN SEAT LEATHER AND UNDERLYING MATERIAL.  ALSO SCORCHED DRIVER'S COAT AND PRODUCED ACRID SMOKE.  THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET.  DRIVER WAS WEARING HEAVY WINTER COAT AND SO DID NOT FEEL THE HEAT IMMEDIATELY.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*