# 1996 FORD WINDSTAR — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `670495` · 2008-05-20 · 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:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 135,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD WINDSTAR.  WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD.  THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE SMOKE CEASED; HOWEVER, THE HOOD CAUGHT FIRE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AGAIN.  THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.  THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 135,000.
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