NHTSA Complaint #11539907 — 2002 FORD F-150 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539907
Vehicle	2002 FORD F-150
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 10, 2023
Date Filed	August 21, 2023
Mileage	200,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NE

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that she observed smoke emanating from under the vehicle near the engine compartment. The contact stated that she opened the hood and flames erupted from the engine compartment near the battery. The contact threw dirt on the engine to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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