# 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
> NHTSA complaint `173370` · 1999-09-23 · 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:** CROWN VICTORIA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
## Narrative
HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH  ALWAYS BLOWING A FUSE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY.  CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE WAS A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HEATING SYSTEM. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK  REFERENCED IN EA02-025
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