Issue ID | 649637 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10207276 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 25/10/07 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The vehicle was idling with the wipers on slow speed. Smoke began to come out of the vent between the windshield and the hood. The plastic vent burst into flames and melted. The flames were extinguished with minimal damage to the vehicle. The wipers are the only thing that doesn't operate now. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GLASGOW, WV |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW07W31KXXXXXX |
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 | 18/04/25 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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