# 1998 FORD EXPEDITION — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `512931` · 2004-12-20 · 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:** EXPEDITION
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SMOKE  WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD.  CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.  CONSUMER   WAS ABLE TO  EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.  THEN,  VEHICLE  WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.  *AK
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