# 1996 FORD CONTOUR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `454961` · 2004-02-14 · 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:** CONTOUR
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 1
## Narrative
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ON A 1996 FORD CONTOUR.  WITHIN 15-20 AFTER MY DAUGHTER DROVE TO WORK ON THE INTERSTATE, THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES.  SHE HAD ALREADY GOTTEN INSIDE HER JOB.  IT OCCURRED ABOUT 8:25.*AK
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