NHTSA Complaint #10433625 — 2000 FORD F-250 SD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10433625
Vehicle 2000 FORD F-250 SD
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER BEING PARKED IN PARKING STALL AT MY RESIDENCE, NEIGHBORS NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE (THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE).THEY ATTEMPTED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE AND CALLED 911. SAN JOSE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE CALL AND FINISHED PUTTING OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD VISIBLE BURNT WIRING, RIGHT SIDE FENDER DAMAGE FROM HEAT (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE) AND THE RIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO MELTING DEBRIS FALLING ON TIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOOK A REPORT OF THE INCIDENT. AS I HAVE RELAYED THIS EVENT TO OTHERS, THEY HAVE MENTIONED THAT THIS IS PROBABLY A "RECALL FIRE" AND THAT I SHOULD REPORT THIS INCIDENT. *TR

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