# 1997 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `493101` · 2004-08-27 · 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:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- **Miles at failure:** 74,458
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH CONSUMER  TURNED THE HEATHER ON  TO WARM UP THE VEHICLE AND  SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.  FLAMES AND HEAVY SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. *AK
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