Issue ID | 1243280 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10808090 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 24/11/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle went to shop to fix abs light. The following morning before shop opened up, the vehicle caught on fire (while stationary and not running) burning completely. The fire caused considerable damage to the shop and another vehicle that was in the adjacent bay. Fire department determined fire started on its own and cited similar incidents for ford explorers. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 162813 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FMEU65EX6ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 21/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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