# 1987 FORD AEROSTAR — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
> NHTSA complaint `17085` · 1995-07-18 · 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:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
## Narrative
UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE MUFFLER BLOWUP CAUSED A FIRE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, MELTING THE SENDING UNIT IN THE FUEL TANK AND CAUSING LEAK IN FUEL TANK.  TT
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