# 2002 FORD WINDSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `745546` · 2009-11-24 · 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:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 95,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
THE WIRING TO THE MASTER CYLINDER SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH MELTED AND CAUSED A SMALL FIRE WHICH FORTUNATELY WAS PUT OUT. AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. APPARENTLY BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER ONTO THE SWITCH. 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR
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