# 1997 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `352867` · 2002-01-17 · 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:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED SOMETHING BURNING AND PULLED OVER, THERE WAS A SHORT WITH A WIRE IN THE DASH AND THIS CAUSED A FIRE, CLAIM 60-C180-623.   *SLC
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