| Issue ID | 525821 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10108115 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/01/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I saw your report on the news about fords new fire problem. I have a 2004 f-150 xlt lariat p/u truck with 3000 miles on it , only 3 months old, catch fire on me as i was driving down the road. It was a severe electrical fire. Before it happened , the radio would stay on after i locked and left the vehicle. I have been with out my vehicle since 10/04 . Ford , and the dealer keeps giving me the run around. Ford leagal dept told me to call my insurance co! They are telling me they are sending a field engineer 2-08-05 to check it out. They have been very evasive and not co-operative at all , and i think they are comming in just to cover things up! The vehicle was involved in a minor accident on 10-04 ($3000) damage. And ford is trying to make me believe its accident related and they wont cover it. But now i see the news , i can see clearley now ! The vehicle is located at eastgate ford , on seajay dr. In beavercreek, ohio, 45430. You folks should come check it out , before they try to cover up same problem in the new 2004's ! *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEAVERCREEK, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14564KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | EASTGATE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 937-431-6200 |
| Dealer's city | BEAVERCREEK |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 45430 |