# 2002 FORD TAURUS — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `898078` · 2012-01-03 · 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:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 198,000
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
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