Issue ID | 1105486 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10629821 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION HYBRID |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 20/08/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving down the highway at 45 mph the cars beside us began honking and flashing lights at us. We began to slow for a traffic light and smoke began to pour our from underneath the car. The engine warning light came on and we pulled left into the turn lane to stop. We then turned on the flashers and turned off the car and exited to the median. We called 911 and luckily, there was an accident going the other direction with fire and police arriving at that accident. Upon seeing our situation, the orange city, fl fire marshall came across the street to help us and sent the fire truck to us. They popped the hood and trunk and tried to put out the fire. After a few minutes of trying to put out the fire, they pulled the hybrid battery line. The incident # is [xxx]. Our car was towed off and totaled by usaa. They have the car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DELAND, FL |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0LU9DRXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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