# 1990 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `274275` · 2001-02-07 · 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:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1990
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
## Narrative
THIS WAS AN ORIGINAL PART THAT FAILED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.  IT BURNED THE PART ITSELF UP, THE WIRING, AND STUFF UNDER THE DASH.  THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL AS THIS PART IS LOCATED INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL.  HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PART.  I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN WITH ME AT WORK.  I WILL GET IT FROM MY DAUGHTER SO THAT I CAN FORWARD TO YOU.*AK
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