NHTSA Complaint #11300675 — 2012 FORD TAURUS
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11300675 |
| Vehicle | 2012 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 30,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE BURNING THE TOP OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HOOD. IT HAPPENED SO FAST I CAN ONLY ASSUME IT WAS FUEL RELATED.
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