NHTSA Complaint #10344249 — 2001 FORD F-150

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10344249
Vehicle	2001 FORD F-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 11, 2010
Date Filed	July 20, 2010
Mileage	103,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I HAD JUST ARRIVED AT A CAMPSITE WITH MY FAMILY AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF IN MY 2001 FORD F150 TRUCK. I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE TRUCK'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED, THE ENTIRE TRUCK WAS DESTROYED AND MY FAMILY AND I NARROWLY ESCAPED WITH OUR LIVES. *TR

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