# 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
> NHTSA complaint `314199` · 2001-09-11 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCURY
- **Model:** MYSTIQUE
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
SMOKE EMENATED FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN ENGAGING TURN SIGNAL.  POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AS QUOTED BY FORD SERVICE ADVISOR. *AK
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