2002 Ford Expedition: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 20, 2024 · Acceleration · CA · fire

Cruise control deactivation switch. I was getting in my truck on my way to work in the early morning. as I walked by the hood I could smell what seemed like burning wire, so I opened the hood & right as I got it all the way up flames started shooting up. I put the fire out and had to wait to call my mechanic he came and told me it was definitely the deactivation switch that had caught fire.

Filed Jun 6, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · 163,745 miles · CA

The contact's fiancée owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the driver's side front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that while his fiancée was attempting to drive the vehicle the following day, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm, requiring the contact's fiancée to step on the brake pedal to drive. The brake pedal remained on the floorboard and was inoperable, causing the contact's fiancée to shift to park(P) to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the speed control deactivation switch (SCDS) connectors had burned, and the brake fluid had leaked from the brake fluid reservoir. The dealer replaced the SCDS sensor and harness under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V388000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The dealer declined to perform repairs for collateral damages. The contact stated that he was an auto-electrician mechanic who owned an auto shop. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's auto repair shop, where mechanics replaced the brake master cylinder and cleaned the brake fluid off the engine bay. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 163,745.

Filed Jan 5, 2022 · Acceleration · 146,457 miles · CA · fire

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The fire started from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water. An independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the contact did not receive notification of the recall. The mechanic informed the contact that the speed control deactivation switch caused the fire that damaged the hydraulic control unit and the pigtail. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to the recall. However, the dealer denied the recall repair since the recall was open for many years but was left unrepaired. The contact stated that she had owned the vehicle for a couple of months and was not aware there was a recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,457.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 183,000 miles · CT · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact found that the master cylinder caught fire. The fire department was not contacted. A fire report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to crowley ford lincoln (225 new britain ave, plainville, ct 06062) where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer did not give a diagnosis, but contacted the manufacturer multiple times to determine what ford should cover. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer provided case number: cas12637815 and advised the contact to call his insurance company. The manufacturer stated that they would send an inspector. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000. Updated 09/07/17*lj

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Engine · 180,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, the engine compartment erupted into flames without warning and a loud explosion sound emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was completely burned and part of the garage was damaged. The police and fire departments filed reports. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed May 18, 2016 · Body, Engine · CA · fire

The vehicle was driven earlier that day for about 2 to 3 miles and then it was parked inside a private mobile home park. After 30 to 45 minutes had passed, an explosion was heard outside the mobile home park; the vehicle exploded and was on fire. The explosion occurred in the hood and now it is a total loss. This occurred on april 18th, 2016. We contacted the federal safety agency and they informed us that a recall back in 2005 was issued. The ford motor company has not helped us out in this accident.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. While driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle and it caught fire. The fire was able to be extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact believed that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 145,000 miles · AL · fire

On the evening of july 7th, 2015 at approximately 10:45 p.m. We heard a commotion outside our apartment complex and discovered my '02 expedition fully on fire and being doused by the local fire department. It had just come back from repairs that afternoon - to the pigtail switch and re-wiring in the steering column due to loss of turn signals and radio. Not only was my car destroyed, but the cars on either side were damaged, as well as damage to the apartment complex. We retained an attorney and our initial report from the fire department stated the cause as "faulty wiring." the private fire investigator we retained has advised our attorney that the fire is due to the flawed cruise control system that has been the cause of hundreds of other fires in ford vehicles. We intend to pursue this matter legally and would sincerely appreciate any assistance or advise your office can provide.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 134,200 miles · FL · fire

Car started without any problems in the morning but it did not shift any gear, car was towed to the mechanic and taken to the mechanic. While the mechanic was checking the vehicle the car caught on fire, the engine and the whole front of vehicle caught on fire.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 218,975 miles · TX · fire

5 amp fuse popped. Replaced with another 5 amp fuse. Shift lock solenoid attached to brake master cylinder caught fire. Fire was contained and controlled. Minimal damages. Unsure of vehicle drivability. Could have happened during transit. Condition unsafe.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the engine and the timing belt. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to respond to deceleration attempts and that it caught on fire while it was parked and unoccupied. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 160,000 miles · IL · fire

On december 21st 2012 I left to drop my daughter at daycare... We got into the vehicle and I found I was unable to get my vehicle out of "park" and had to put it in neutral and start it (also found that the windows and wipers weren't operating at all either) ... My daughter stated "mommy, I smell something burning" and my assumption was the fuse had blown... I drove a few blocks and dropped her off and then stopped a block away at the local convenient store and upon exiting the store came out and found flames pouring out of my driver side wheel/ hood area. The 7-11 employee had a fire extinguisher and was able to put out the fire and I was informed and shown by the cary fire department where the fire had started and that there was a recall for that part in which I'm the fourth owner of. It took three weeks to get a reply from their general counsel department and in my eyes this needs to be expedited as I'm paying for a rental car that I can't afford... I'm not impressed by lack of urgency as I have no vehicle to get to and from work which is how I provide for me and my child.