Issue ID | 578474 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10149881 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 03/01/06 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated there were noises that resembled the sound of breaking glass. After finding the source of the noise it was discovered the vehicle had caught on fire. The vehicle had been parked since the previous day. The fire spread to the contact's other vehicle and home. The fire marshal filed a report. The fire started in the engine compartment and completely melted. The vehicle is still being inspected. There were no previous problems with the vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DOERUN, GA |
VIN pattern | 1FTPW12585KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SUNBELT FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 229-776-7691 |
Dealer's city | SYLVESTER |
Dealer's state code | GA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 31791 |