Issue ID | 1559436 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11203927 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 25/04/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Reporting a systemic manufactured fire condition. Right side exhaust [passenger side front] behind wheel well.. Exhaust is too close to the wiring a/c schrader port causing melting heat damage to wiring fender liner and port cap. On this vehicle the fender liner has a hole burnt into it as well the schrader cap is melted. This is a documented condition on the internet with actual fires on film. As well ford sent out a letter to approx 1300 owners about this exact problem in australia [ source sunshinecoast news article]. No action has been taken in us. This came to my attention during a routine tire change on 4-25-2019. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request by either ntsb or ford reps. The recommended repair might be some sort of heat shield reflector or other ideas? It is a serious problem i am advising of for major safety reasons. The vehicle was stationary at a repair shop when the problem was noticed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P8CF0F5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 05/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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