# 1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `258064` · 2000-11-22 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** LINCOLN
- **Model:** CONTINENTAL
- **Year:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
WHEN TURNING OFF  IGNITION CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE IN  PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PROBLEM MIGHT BE LINKED TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN  STEERING WHEEL WHICH CAUSED A  FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED  DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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