Issue ID | 559536 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10135369 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 13/08/05 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle was operating normally without incident. The car was parked in the driveway and turned off. After approximately 15 to 30 minutes after the car was parked it spontaneously ignited. The fire dept. Was dispatched and successfully extinguished the fire. The truck was destroyed and the driveway sustained significant damage. Nothing was previously done to correct any failures because we were unaware of any problems or safety hazards in the vehicle. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW07L41KXXXXXX |
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 | 20/12/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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