# 1999 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `532550` · 2005-04-29 · 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:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 76,000
## Narrative
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL.  HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND  SAW FLAMES.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.*AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*