Issue ID | 647339 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10205381 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 09/10/07 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The vehicle caught fire while parked in the drive way. The dealer confirmed that the cause was due to the vehicle speed control and towed the vehicle. The dealer also stated that they do not have any records that the vehicle was purchased at their location. The vehicle was destroyed. Ford manufacturer stated that they mailed a recall notice to the owner; however, the contact verified that the address on file was incorrect. A police report is available. The manufacture stated they will not repair or give her assistance with this vehicle. The current and failure mileage was 130,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | POTTSBORO, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW08L51KXXXXXX |
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 | 09/05/01 |
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 | TEXOMA FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | DENISON |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code |