# 1996 FORD EXPLORER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `201858` · 2000-03-13 · 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:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
THIS LOSS IS SIMILIAR TO ANOTHER PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.  THIS LOSS IS VERY SIMILAR IN NATURE TO THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRE LOSSES IN THE LINCOLN TOWN CARS.  I HAVE BEEN TOLD, AND CAN NOT VERIFY THIS, THIS SAME PART IS USED IN THIS VEHICLE, THE BRONCO AND THE EXPEDITION.  PLEASE CONTACT JOHN REUTTER FOR FURTHER DETAILS WHEN NEEDED.  727-848-3923
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