# 2002 FORD FOCUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `386769` · 2002-12-26 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FOCUS
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 4,400
## Narrative
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.  THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.  TS  SCC
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