# 2003 FORD TAURUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `641805` · 2007-10-12 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- **Miles at failure:** 23,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS.  THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED AND WAS DESTROYED.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED HIM THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR UNDER THE DASHBOARD.  HE HAS PICTURES, IF NEEDED.  THE PURCHASE DATE, VIN, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*