# 2001 FORD ESCAPE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `614449` · 2007-02-25 · 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:** ESCAPE
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
## Narrative
THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT AN HOUR WHEN MY SISTER IN LAW SAW THE FIRE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AREA. I TURNED THE FIRE OFF WITH WATER. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. ALL OF THE WIRES COMING OUT OF THE FUSE BOX AS WELL AS THE ABS WIRES. THE CAR WILL TURN ON BUT I CANT SHIFT IT INTO DRIVE. THE BRAKE FUSE ALSO BURNED OUT.  *NM
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