# 1991 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `80161` · 1997-07-07 · 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:** F-150
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
DRIVING IN TOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITHOUT WARNING SMOKE JUST STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.  TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE.  ABOUT A ONE MINUTE LATER THE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING.  PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
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