# 1996 FORD EXPLORER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
> NHTSA complaint `285440` · 2001-04-06 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
## Narrative
3-4 HOURS AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE BLOCK, FIRE MARSHALL THOUGHT FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COOLING FAN.  VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. *AK
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