# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
> NHTSA complaint `216664` · 2000-05-30 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
HOT CIGARATTE LIGHTER EJECTED FULLY FROM THE ASSEMBLY.  AFTER TESTING, OCCURS EVERY TIME  .*AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*