# 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
> NHTSA complaint `490459` · 2004-08-13 · 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:** THUNDERBIRD
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- **Miles at failure:** 54,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
ELECTRIC FAN  MOTOR FOR RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND  CAUSE THE PLASTIC SHROUD TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*