# 1990 FORD TEMPO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `490137` · 2004-09-28 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TEMPO
- **Year:** 1990
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
## Narrative
JUST AFTER PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE .  HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE TOP OF THE ALTERNATOR PLUG WAS BURNING FOLLOWED BY WIRING BURNING ACROSS TO THE BATTERY.  THE TERMINAL BLOCK ON THE LEFT FENDER BEGAN BURNING AND MELTING.   *JB  *NM
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