# 2003 FORD FOCUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `523312` · 2005-02-23 · 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:** FOCUS
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 4 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD.   SUDDENLY, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.   THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.   THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION.   THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME.    PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.  *JB
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