| Issue ID | 1711904 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384053 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 15/12/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2018 ford f-150 supercab. The contact stated that while approaching his residents dropping a friend off the contact noticed flames coming from the steering column. The contact managed to exit the vehicle however, within minutes the vehicle went up in flames. The fire department was contacted came out and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was deemed a totaled lost at the residents where the contact was. A police report was made. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. No insurance adjustor was contacted due to the contact insurance expiration date. Suburban ford of waterford 6975 highland rd, waterford, mi 48327 (248) 674-4781 was contacted and informed the contact that was a personal matter and to contact his insurance for further assistance. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and informed the contact that no recalls was under the vin. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WATERFORD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EP6JKXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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