Issue ID | 575127 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10147287 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 30/12/05 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I currently own a 2002 ford expedition. A recall was performed (at an authorized ford dealer) to correct an issue with the cruise control switch possibly overheating and causing a vehicle fire. On december 30th 2005, my expedition became engulfed in flames while parked. The vehicle was a total loss. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOOVER, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FMRU17L42LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | LONG LEWIS FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | (205) 989-3673 |
Dealer's city | HOOVER |
Dealer's state code | AL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 35244 |