# 1999 FORD TAURUS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `254377` · 2000-11-03 · 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:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
## Narrative
VEHICLE HAD A TICKING NOISE IN  ENGINE SINCE MARCH OF 2000. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MPH BLACK SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM ALL AREAS OF  VEHICLE, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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