# 1989 FORD F150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `86076` · 1996-09-24 · 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:** F150
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
## Narrative
THE TRUCK STARTED TO SMOKE BEHIND STEERING WHEEL AND CAUGHT FIRE, DESTROYING VEHICLE. THE OWNERS WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH WHICH WAS THE CAUSE OF FIRES. THE OWNER  WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR LOSS.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*