NHTSA Complaint #846414 — 1999 FORD RANGER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	846414
Vehicle	1999 FORD RANGER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	August 26, 1999
Date Filed	September 2, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 5 MILES, VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND ONCE CONSUMER SAT IN VEHICLE FOR 2MINUTES BEFORE SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, ONCE OFF, IGNITION WAS TURNED TO ACCESSORIES, AND THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN VEHICLE WAS QUICKLY EXITED, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES, BURNING THE VEHICLE UP, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

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