NHTSA Complaint #11163691 — 2017 FORD F-250

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11163691
Vehicle	2017 FORD F-250
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 10, 2018
Date Filed	December 27, 2018
Mileage	36,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED DEFECTIVE WIRING CAUSED THE FIRE BOTH THE TRUCK AND CAMPER WERE A TOTAL LOSS. *JB

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