# 1988 FORD TAURUS — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `67866` · 1997-01-10 · 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:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 1988
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
## Narrative
POWER STEERING LINE ROUTED OVER CATALYTIC CONVERTER, POSING RISK OF FIRE IF HEAT FROM CONVERTER EFFECTS RUBBER LINE.
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