| Issue ID | 642572 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10201603 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| File date | 01/03/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1989 ford ranger. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle burst into flames. The contact stated that he immediately parked and evacuated the vehicle. The fire department and sheriff arrived at the scene. The vehicle could not be transported to a dealer. The vin and engine size were unknown. There was no current mileage because the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 09/18/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREAT BEND, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR11HT9KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/89 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | RUSTIAC FORD |
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