# 2018 FORD EXPLORER — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1825202` · 2022-07-12 · 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:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE
## Narrative
Vehicle had a major mechanical issue that ignited a fire in the engine compartment.  The fire quickly spread to the passenger compartment of the vehicle and totally engulfed the unit causing major damage to the entire vehicle.  The vehicle is an obvious total loss.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*