# 2005 FORD TAURUS — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `930630` · 2012-07-27 · 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:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 150,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 FORD TAURUS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON HIGH, HE HEARD A POP AND THEN SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE.  HE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPT.  THE CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES.  THE MECHANIC SAID THE FIRE STARTED IN THE AIR CONDITIONER.  THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS.  *TR
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