# 1991 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `97579` · 1997-11-10 · 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:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE CAUSED  BURNING, THIS WAS A RECALL RELATED FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, DEALER INSTALLED A FUSE TO THE NEW HARNESS TO PREVENT BURNING.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*