Issue ID | 603846 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10169377 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 25/09/06 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked for six hours in the driveway next to a residence, it became engulfed in flames. The fire originated from under the hood. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. An additional vehicle parked next to the truck and part of the contact's house was also damaged from the fire. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. The manufacturer was contacted and verified the vehicle was included in the recall. The contact stated a recall notice was never received. Updated 10/17/2006 - *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 152000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MONTGOMERY, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW07W81KXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 07/04/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MACK'S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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