# 1998 FORD WINDSTAR — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `349292` · 2002-01-17 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
## Narrative
INSURED WAS TRAVELING WHEN HE SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY.  FLAMES HAD START TO COME UP FROM THE HOOD.  INSURED TRIED TO PUT FIRE OUT BUT COULDN'T, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD, CLAIM 40-2554-562.  *JG
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