# 2000 FORD F-250 SD — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `623169` · 2007-05-07 · 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:** F-250 SD
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
WIFE RETURNED HOME WIITH COMPLAINT OF SMELL AND SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND FLAMES COMING FORM MASTER CYLINDER AREA. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE FIRE WAS CENTERED ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH, AT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *AK
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