Issue ID | 609853 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10173978 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 1992 |
File date | 16/11/06 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph through an alleyway, a fire erupted from underneath the left front driver side dash panel area without warning. The fire department was alerted, and extinguished the fire. The vehicle sustained moderate fire damage; an insurance adjustor deemed the vehicle totaled. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The fire department inspected the vehicle, and determined the fire was electrical in nature. The manufacturer was alerted. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PALMDALE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FTCR10A1NPXXXXXX |
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 | 01/08/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
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