# 2000 FORD EXPEDITION — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
> NHTSA complaint `516399` · 2005-01-11 · 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:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- **Miles at failure:** 50,000
## Narrative
MY HUSBAND HAPPENED TO BE WALKING UP TO MY CAR AND NOTICED THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS ON FIRE.  WE STILL HAVE IT DISCONNECTED BECAUSE WE'RE AFRAID IT WILL CATCH THE CAR ON FIRE.*AK
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