# 2020 FORD EXPLORER — FIRERELATED
> NHTSA complaint `1873187` · 2023-02-14 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2020
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** FIRERELATED
## Narrative
On November 16, 2022, my 2020 Ford Explorer XLT AW, VIN # 1FMSK8DH2LBC95627, was being driven when it experienced a horrific incident of spontaneously bursting into flames.  There were flames coming from under the hood and smoke inside the car.  The vehicle was in traffic and had to maneuver over to the breakdown lane while the vehicle was filling with smoke in order for the occupants to escape.                                                                                                                                The Explorer’s mileage was 10,744 miles and had just recently been at the Ford dealer for regular maintenance.  The vehicle had been driven that particular day  approximately 100 miles without incident before it caught on fire.  1.  Damage beyond repair  Vehicle was totaled by insurance company  2.  A spontaneous fire put everyone in the traffic area at risk 3.  No reproduction of the event  4.  Fire started with no warning
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