# 1996 FORD CLUB WAGON — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `465663` · 2004-05-20 · 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:** CLUB WAGON
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 139,000
## Narrative
WHEN THE FAN SWITCH WAS TURNED TO THE FAST POSITION AND THE A/C WAS TURNED ON THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING.  AFTER A FEW SECONDS ALOT OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH AND A/C AREA.  THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE KNOB AND SAW FLAMES.  THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE ENTIRE SYSTEM AND REMOVED THE CABLE.  NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. *AK    *NM
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