NHTSA Complaint #10286096 — 2001 FORD F-150

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10286096
Vehicle	2001 FORD F-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 25, 2009
Date Filed	October 2, 2009
Mileage	220,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT FIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FIRE DAMAGED THE DRIVE WAY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE FIRE NEARLY BURNED HIS HOME TO THE GROUND. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 220,000.

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