| Issue ID | 1305726 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10893243 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 02/08/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ford f-150. The driver was alerted to an abnormal burning odor. Upon inspection, the driver observed flames coming from the fuse box of the vehicle. Minutes later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the salvage yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LUMBER BRIDGE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1CP3GFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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