# 1997 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `523102` · 2005-06-17 · 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:** F-150
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 30,000
## Narrative
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.  *JB  OTHER VEHICLE'S WERE DAMAGED DURING THE FIRE AND ONE PERSON WAS BURNED ON THE ARM WHILE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.  THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE DAMAGES.    *NM
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