# 1997 FORD WINDSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `450171` · 2004-01-16 · 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:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 170,000
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND PULLED OVER.  THE DRIVER WENT FOR HELP AND CAME BACK TO FIND THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.  PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.    *NM
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