# 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
> NHTSA complaint `66428` · 1997-01-07 · 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:** THUNDERBIRD
- **Year:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
## Narrative
AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED THE CAR WOULD START CUTTING AND SPARKS IN THE STEERING COLUMN FROM THE BOTTOM HALF WAY DOWN TO THE COLUMN, OTHER DAY  AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 5MINS. THE CAR STARTED CRANKING ITSELF AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE ON THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE.   *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*