NHTSA Complaint #10112919 — 1997 FORD F-150

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10112919
Vehicle	1997 FORD F-150
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 8, 1999
Date Filed	February 23, 2005
Mileage	30,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB OTHER VEHICLE'S WERE DAMAGED DURING THE FIRE AND ONE PERSON WAS BURNED ON THE ARM WHILE TRYING TO CONTAIN THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE DAMAGES. *NM

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