Issue ID | 343525 |
Internal NHTSA # | 758402 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 17/02/02 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While refueling the gasoline tank, the nozzle caught fire and burned the side of the truck. The vehicle was off, driver does not smoke and there was no immediate known reason for the fire to start. No cell phone useage. Keys were not in the ignition. Possible static electricity.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HUTTO, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW07L11KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/07/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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