# 1998 FORD WINDSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `180842` · 1999-10-29 · 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:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60MPH WITH REAR DEFROSTER ON.  VEHICLE OVERHEATED & BLEW A HOLE THROUGH REAR WINDOW,  CAUSING A FIRE WHICH MELTED THE PLASTIC INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. OWNER THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP NOW FOR REPAIRS.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*