# 2000 FORD EXPLORER — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `522247` · 2005-02-17 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
## Narrative
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASION THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES YOU COULD SMELL THE PLASTIC BURNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.   *NM . THIS VEHICLE WA SNOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.  *AK
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