# 1998 FORD EXPLORER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `687707` · 2008-09-11 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 110,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPLORER.  WHILE LEAVING HIS HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND.  THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 110,000.
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