| Issue ID | 649081 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207184 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/09/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle the 2007 ford f-650 was towing caught fire. When the consumer pulled over toward the shoulder the car being towed became engulfed in flames. *kb 2007 lincoln town car caught on fire and was destroyed. The police officer saw smoke coming from the vehicle which was being towed. By the time he reached the vehicle, he observed flames coming from the engine compartment and fluids leaking from the engine. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
| City and State | MONROE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W07YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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