NHTSA Complaint #11308933 — 2016 FORD EXPEDITION

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11308933
Vehicle	2016 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 12, 2020
Date Filed	February 13, 2020
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE. IT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AT A RESTAURANT IN PARKING AREA. IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 3 MILES IN TOWN JUST BEFORE THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD LOW MILEAGE, APPROXIMATELY 50000 MILES. NO KNOW MECHANICAL OR OTHER ISSUES, SERVICED REGULARLY.

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