NHTSA Complaint #10230894 — 2001 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10230894
Vehicle	2001 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	June 10, 2008
Date Filed	June 12, 2008
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

WIFE PARKED EXPLORER IN GARAGE, 20 MIN LATER HEARD A LOUD NOISE THEN NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. LUCKILY, WE WERE ABLE TO SAVE OUR HOME AND EVERYONE IS ALRIGHT. CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND OUR GARAGE IS A DISASTER. *TR

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