| Issue ID | 1495603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11124717 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 16/08/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was involved in a motor vehicle accident 8/16/18. Was struck going northbound by a vehicle that ran a red light going east bound. Impact struck driver side front corner as well as rear driver side bedside. Side curtain air bags deployed and seat airbags. After collision got out of vehicle and in 3 mins the seat belt tensioner ignited and started a fire on the driver side floor board. Put out fire and the cab harness. B pillar molding, seat belt, floor carpet and molding were all melted and destroyed. Vehicle is being repaired at the moment and hope this life threatening issue is addressed by ford. Please see attached pictures for damages. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5985 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1CP0JFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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