# 1996 FORD WINDSTAR — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `551359` · 2005-08-22 · 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:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
## Narrative
1996 FORD WINDSTAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.*MR  WHILED PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, BUT RADIO RUNNING, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING UNDER HOOD IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL.  SPEED CONTROL DETECTION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF FIRE.  THERE IS RECALL BUT CONSUMER'S VIN IS NOT INCLUDED.     *TT
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