Issue ID | 626304 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10187758 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/10/05 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving 55 mph a clunking noise was heard underneath the hood. When the contact pulled the vehicle over to investigate flames began to rise from under the hood. The mechanic stated that the cause of the fire was due to the speed control harness. The vehicle was destroyed , and the manufacturer stated that they would reimburse the contact for the damage. The contact has not heard from the manufacturer since. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WEST COVINA, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FTRF17W21KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/02/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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Dealer's name | CROWN AUTOMOTIVE |
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