# 1997 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `523036` · 2005-03-23 · 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:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- **Miles at failure:** 158
## Narrative
WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED.  THE DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.   *AK   *SC *JB
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