| Issue ID | 599525 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166092 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| File date | 08/08/06 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle started smoking while parked in front of the house. Eventually the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department determined the fire originated from under the hood on the driver's side and was more than likely of an electrical nature. There was a police report filed. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. The contact rarely used the cruise control. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 123000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FALLS CHURCH, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR15T4LPXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/02/90 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
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