NHTSA Complaint #10509987 — 1997 FORD E-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10509987
Vehicle	1997 FORD E-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 24, 2013
Date Filed	April 29, 2013
Mileage	220,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR WHEN AN EXPLOSION INCURRED WHICH RESULTED IN THE TRUCK BURNING UP. THE MOTOR AREA, FRONT WHEELS AND COMPLETED CAB WERE DESTROYED. GAS TANK DID NOT BLOW UP. *TR

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