Issue ID | 1290526 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10874409 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 14/06/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, the engine compartment erupted into flames without warning and a loud explosion sound emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was completely burned and part of the garage was damaged. The police and fire departments filed reports. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 180,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 180000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PEA RIDGE, AR |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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