# 1997 MERCURY SABLE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `270770` · 2001-01-22 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCURY
- **Model:** SABLE
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
VEHECLE WAS PARKED IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE.  FIRE/SMOLDERING DETECTED AT ABOUT 0130.  FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT.    INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THE CAR A TOTAL LOST.  VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP BY THE INSUANCE COMPANY, HOWEVER WE DO HAVE A VIDEO SHOWING THE DAMAGE.  *AK
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