Consumer Complaint Detail
FORD / EXPEDITION / 1998

0 Injured

0 Death

Yes Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005016063 | Incident Date: Feb, 16 2005 |
Consumer's City: BUFFALO | Consumer's State: NY |
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
Model Name: EXPEDITION | Model Year: 1998 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMRU18W0WL | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: May, 22 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Feb, 27 2001 |
Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving 25 mph consumer hear a popping noise from the engine. vehicle caught on fire under the hood. pulled over, put out the fire, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *bf nm corrected 6/16/05 - incident date wrong and 0 injuries not 2 spoke with owner - passenger (uncle) is devastated and driver (owner) still hears ringing in his ears - they both feared dying because of vehicle exploding while driving *slp |