# 2023 FORD EXPLORER — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `2023871` · 2024-09-10 · 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:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
## Narrative
At a stop light and all of the power in the vehicle went out and Explorer would not start. Hazards would not turn on and doors (besides driver door) would not unlock. Got out of the vehicle to try the fob and white smoke came billowing out from engine.  Fire department and police were called.   No warning lights or messages were seen on vehicle.  Vehicle only has 10K miles on it.  Vehicle was taken to dealership for diagnostics.
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