# 1998 FORD EXPLORER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `697247` · 2008-11-21 · 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:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 110,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPLORER.  AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HIS DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED FIREFIGHTERS OUTSIDE OF HIS HOUSE.  HE THEN NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.  THE ENGINE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.  A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TOWED.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 110,000.
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