# 1994 FORD EXPLORER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `194206` · 2000-01-27 · 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:** 1994
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM AIRPORT TRAVELING 15MPH STARTED SMELLING SMOKE FROM THE HEATER.  TURNED OFF HEATER.  PULLED UP IN THE DRIVEWAY AND TURNED OFF CAR.  VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE  UNDER THE HOOD.  SMOKE GOT WORSE. WHOLE CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES.  IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT  CAUSED THE FIRE.*AK
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