| Issue ID | 798073 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10339837 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/06/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f250. The vehicle was sitting idle when the contact went to start the engine. The gear shifter opening erupted into flames and smoke. The contact removed the key from the ignition and was able to extinguish the small fire. A tow truck company arrived to tow the vehicle and the failure recurred. The fire was extinguished a second time and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer advised the failure was an electrical failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting unknown repairs. The failure and current mileages were 75,550. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75550 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WALDORF, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21P16EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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