# 1988 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `57544` · 1996-10-04 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
## Narrative
PURCHASED CAR USED,  CONSUMER DROVE CAR, SMELLED SMOKE,  PARKED CAR AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE . RECEIVED RECALL LETTER AFTER CAR BURNT, MANUFACTURER SAID CAN'T DO ANYTHING.   RECALL (96V071).  PLEASE DESCRIBE .  *AK
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