# 2002 FORD ESCAPE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `619478` · 2007-04-05 · 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:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Miles at failure:** 86,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE.  ON FEBRUARY 9, 2007  THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE GARAGE AND BURNED TO THE FRAME.  THE FIRE BEGAN ON THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.  THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED  WHILE  PARKED IN THE GARAGE.  THE FIRE MARSHALL AND INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE PHOTOS.  THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE SWITCH OR SENSOR CAUSED THE FIRE.  THE INSURANCE COMPANY INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE.  THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BURNED 20 DAYS AFTER IT WAS PURCHASED.   THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 86,000. *AK
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