# 2000 FORD EXPLORER — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `657687` · 2008-02-14 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
- **Miles at failure:** 64,347
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE SIGNAL SWITCH.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE SIGNAL SWITCH.  AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,347.   UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF  UPDATED 03/04/08  *TR
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