2006 Ford Expedition: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · 253,000 miles · VT · fire

The vehicle exploded in our driveway. It had not been driven or turned on in almost 2 weeks. It was locked. This caught one other car on fire and to exploded and another to get body melt down on one side.

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Engine · VA

2006 ford expedition. Consumer states mechanical issues with the vehicle *tgw the dealer informed the consumer a new engine was needed. The warranty dept. Denied the consumers claim, because maintenance records could not be produced. The consumer's house was set on fire, and therefore, no maintenance records were available.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford expedition. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The vehicle was moved from the roadway and when the contac exited, there was an abnormal burning odor and black smoke emitting from the tailpipe. The police were dispatched and when they arrived and opened the rear driver side door, thick black smoke was pouring out from the inside of the vehicle. There were also flames from the interior and under the frame. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department. The fire chief advised that there was a hole in the fuel line and an electrical problem that could have caused the fire but the results were inconclusive. The vehicle was towed by the contacts insurance company. The insurance adjuster informed the contact that the vehicle was destroyed and they were unable to determine the cause of the fire. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2007 · Brakes · 36,700 miles · KY

The vehicle smelled like it was on fire up front in the engine compartment. The front tire were extremely hot. My wife did not have any brakes to amount to anything when she pressed the brake pedal to stop. The dealership stated that the brake master cylinder was bad. They replaced the brake master cylinder.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Electrical · 17,000 miles · GA · fire

Vehicle had been displaying the low air pressure light and the check engine light ( smog control). Tires were checked and found to be properly inflated, all fluids, filters, etc, were checked and found to be in working order. Vehicle was driven approximately 15-20 miles. Both before mention lights continued to come on and off. Vehicle was parked. Approx 1 hour later vehicle horn sounded, I walked to check horn and found the vehicle interior in flames. I was able to put the fire out, and keep the damage to the drivers side dash, steering area. Vehicle interior suffered heavy smoke damage, front windshield cracked. Contacted insurance company and ford motor company. Vehicle is only 9 months old and still under warranty. I requested that ford replace my vehicle with another vehicle just like I purchased. Ford sent letter saying that since insurance company is involved they propose no further action. But since vehicle is used, insurance company will only pay fair market value, leaving me to pay for the balance. All I want is for ford to replace my defective vehicle.

Filed Aug 10, 2006 · Engine · 800 miles · HI

Loud grinding noise on initial start up on 2006 ford expedition, ford motor claims it is from A/C compressor, yet, cannot give me a written guarantee that the vehicle will not catch on fire, blow up or stall. Vehicle sitting on dealer lot because I am afraid to drive it.