TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENT WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE. WITHIN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. AN INSURANCE CLAIM WAS FILED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT FILE A COMPLAINT OR PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE BECAUSE SHE FILED A CLAIM WITH HER INSURANCE COMPANY. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 123,000.