# 1995 FORD WINDSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `423617` · 2003-08-07 · 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:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
THE VAN BEGAN MAKING A "STATIC/PING-PING" SOUND.  WHILE VAN WAS SHUT OFF THE HEAD LIGHTS REMAINED ON WITH SWITCH OFF.  THE VAN BEGAN SMOKING WHILE OFF.  FIRE BEGAN TO CONSUME THE VAN WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.  THE FIRE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE.  PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.     *PH
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