# 1989 FORD AEROSTAR — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `161613` · 1999-06-04 · 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:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
## Narrative
DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE FUEL TANK LEAKING INTO THE IGNITION WHICH CAUSED A FIRE, RESULTING IN TOTAL VEHICLE DAMAGE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-190).  *YC
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