# 1994 FORD EXPLORER — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `98722` · 1998-02-17 · 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:** 1994
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
## Narrative
LEAVES WERE CAUGHT IN THE HEATER VENT, AND THE LEAVES CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME THROUGH THE HEATER VENTS. DEALER CLEANED VENTS OUT.  *AK
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