# 1996 FORD CONTOUR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `641602` · 2007-10-10 · 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:** CONTOUR
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 101,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD CONTOUR.  AFTER BEING PARKED FOR FOUR HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING.  THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE.  THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED OR INSPECTED BY A DEALER.  THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 101,000.
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