# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `73486` · 1997-04-15 · 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:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
## Narrative
WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSE UNKNOWN.  FIRE REPORT INDICATES FUEL  RELATED.  *AK
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