Issue ID | 523500 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10106138 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 22/11/04 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After sitting unused for six hours in a locked garage, my 2001 ford f-150 burst into flames. The fire inspector determined the fire started in the area where wires connect to the brake master cylander. My insurance co. (st. Farm) paid apximately $6,000 for repairs. Luckily, i was able to put the fire out quickly. My wife and kids were asleep in bed. Fire occurred apximately 10:30 pm, truck had been parked since 4:30pm.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CORAL SPRINGS, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW08L21KXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 23/08/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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 | MAROONE FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 9543906400 |
Dealer's city | FORT LAUDERDALE |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33304 |