# 2000 FORD EXPEDITION — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `521907` · 2005-02-15 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **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
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FIRE CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY.  CONSUMER WAS BURNED VERY BADLY, AND HAD TO GO THROUGH SURGERY. *AK
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