# 2000 FORD EXPLORER — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `333984` · 2002-02-12 · 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:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
## Narrative
DEALER HAD TO REPLACE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FOR  SECOND TIME BECAUSE OF SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*