NHTSA Complaint #11496290 — 1996 FORD RANGER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11496290
Vehicle	1996 FORD RANGER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	December 2, 2022
Date Filed	December 6, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

heading back from picking up meal at pizza hut when "POP" sound from front of truck and then cabin filled with smoke. within 20-30 seconds of exiting the car it was in flames (See attached photos) recall notification was never sent to current owner and current owner didnt own in 2009 when it was first recalled. Ford customer service informed that auto insurnace would be required to handle loss of vehicle, but current owner doesnt have comprehensive coverage so insurance company is unable to payout for loss due to fire. This recall should have been communicated to titled owner after purchase.

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