# 1996 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `518414` · 2005-05-23 · 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:** F-150
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Miles at failure:** 110,000
## Narrative
THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR AN  HOUR AND 45 MINUTES.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.  THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD WHICH WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH FAILURE.  THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED.   *AK   *SC  *JB
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