# 1989 FORD AEROSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `235821` · 2000-09-01 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** AEROSTAR
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, PRIOR TO FIRE THAT SAME AFTERNOON THE CONSUMER HAD A FRIEND REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.  (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)   *MJS
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