| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006079520 | Incident Date: Sep, 19 2006 |
| Consumer's City: MYRTLE BEACH | Consumer's State: SC |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: RANGER | Model Year: 2005 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FTYR14U35P | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 19 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 30 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the vehicle stalled and an odor of smoke was detected. the contact looked in the rear view mirror and noticed flames. a passerby extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the chemicals being hauled caused corrosion to the fuel tank, causing the fire. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the fire was a result of the design of the fuel tank. |
