# 1996 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `438595` · 2003-12-10 · 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:** F-150
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TRUCK STARTED BURNING LATE AT NIGHT.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE.  THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS COMPUTER RELATED.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.   *AK   THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY COMPUTER BOX.   *SCC  *JB
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