# 1997 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `542528` · 2005-07-05 · 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:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
DT:  A 1997 FORD F150 PICKUP.  THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED 3  TO 4 HOURS  WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS AT WORK WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.  THE FIRE ENGULFED TWO OTHER VEHICLE AS WELL.  FIRE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE.   THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER DID  NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE.  THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS STILL UNCERTAIN.  *AK
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