# 1987 FORD ESCORT — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `40593` · 1996-04-18 · 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:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
## Narrative
AFTER PARKING OWNER NOTICED INSIDE DOME LIGHT FAILED TO GO OUT. RETURNED, OPENED HOOD, NOTICED ENGINE MELTED DUE TO A FIRE. INSURANCE CO., REPLACED ENGINE.  *AK
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