Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPEDITION / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
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