Issue ID | 644650 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10203198 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 07/10/06 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked next to the house, the fire department called and stated that the house was on fire. The fire originated in the vehicle. A fire report was filed. An investigator from his home owner's insurance company stated that the fire was caused by the cruise control switch. The contact never received a recall notice. The fire damaged the house. He notified the manufacturer, but they have not provided any assistance. The current and failure mileages were 95,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | JOHNESBURROW, GA |
VIN pattern | 1FMRU15L11LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/11/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Dealer's name | MIKE FISH PATRICK |
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