# 1991 FORD EXPLORER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
> NHTSA complaint `167186` · 1999-08-30 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
## Narrative
WHEN PLACING THE KEY IN THE INGITION AND UPON  STARTING   VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE INGNITION  DUE TO VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE WITHIN THE IGNITION SWITCH. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE  WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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