Issue ID | 802752 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10343825 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 1988 |
File date | 17/07/10 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving 60 mph, a loss of power was noticed. This became a loud exhaust noise. After coasting to a stop, putting up the hood to search for problems, and finding no evidence of any, attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle backfired, and smoke began to pour out from the exhaust system. A fire started which completely destroyed the vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LYNNWOOD, WA |
VIN pattern | 1FTBR10T0JUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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