# 1995 FORD BRONCO — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
> NHTSA complaint `339003` · 2002-03-13 · 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:** BRONCO
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
## Narrative
I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY POOR ENGINEERING  BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.  I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR BUT THEY REFUSE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILTY.  THIS FIRE WAS NOT MY FAULT !  THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY PLASTIC BRAKE RESERVOIR UNIT THAT LEAKED ON THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT THEN A FIRE.  MY INSURANCE COMPANY PAID FOR THE REPAIRS AFTER I PAID OUT $500 DOLLERS FOR MY DEDUCTIBLE.   I FEEL THAT FORD MOTER SHOULD REIMBURSE ME MY $500 DOLLARS.  MY INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSES  TO PURSUE THE MATTER.  FORD MOTOR REFUSES TO TAKE ACTION UNLESS MY INSURANCE COMPANY TALKS TO THEM.  MY HANDS ARE TIED. I'M JUST A CONSUMER FIGHTING TWO GIANTS.  THANKS FOR TAKEING THE TIME TO HEAR MY COMPLAINT.    MIKE N.*AK
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