# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `98291` · 1998-02-07 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE.
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