Issue ID | 771474 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10315199 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 27/02/10 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving around down town los angeles the 2007 ford focus the right front tire went flat then the engine stalled. When i attempted to restart smoke was coming from under the hood. When we got out of the car flames were coming from the windshield wipers area. 911 was called and the fire department came and put out the fire. The insurance company is going to appraise the damage on wednesday 3-3-2010. But i am pretty sure that is a total loss. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | INDIO HILLS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FAFP34N07WXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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