NHTSA Complaint #11539604 — 2012 FORD F-250 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539604
Vehicle	2012 FORD F-250
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 18, 2023
Date Filed	August 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MT

Consumer Description

Without any warning, smoke started billowing from the driver's side dash and overhead liner. When looking for the cause, I pulled the solenoid and the smoking stopped. Upon further inspection, I discovered broken, melted wiring in the rear drivers side door jamb. In researching this problem online, I found that other owners had experienced the same problem.

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