| Issue ID | 1537087 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11176361 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/01/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. The contact stated that the auto start function was used to remotely start the vehicle. The contact later noticed flames under the hood. A fire truck arrived with a fire inspector who extinguished the flames. The insurance company was notified and stated there was extensive damager near the engine assembly. An independent source was called to investigate the failure. Benna ford superior (3022 tower ave, superior, wi 54880, (715) 394-8669) and the manufacturer were notified of the fire. A fire inspection report was to be determined. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DULUTH, MN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| 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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