# 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
> NHTSA complaint `192345` · 2000-01-13 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCURY
- **Model:** MOUNTAINEER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
## Narrative
AS I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD.  I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED FLAMES IN THE UPPER PART OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL.  I PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE HOOD.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FIRE HAD STARTED IN THE RELAY/FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE LEFT REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  I ASKED BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY (UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION), IF A RECALL OR TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND BEEN ISSUED BY FORD CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT.  I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLY FROM EITHER.  *AK
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