1997 Ford F-150: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 3, 2022 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · FL · fire

The contact owned a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the contact noticed smoke coming from the driver's side from the bottom of the front tire. The vehicle then caught on fire. The fire department came to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The cause of the fire was an electrical engine component. There were no injuries and no medical attention needed. The vehicle remained at the residence and was not repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2021 · Body, Electrical · SC · fire

December 3, 2020...my husband drove the truck over to a friends house. After being there for approximately 2 hours his friend walked in the building where he was and said, 'hey man, your truck is on fire!' everyone rushed outside to see the truck was in fact on fire. They called the fire department who came and finished extinguishing the fire. It appears the fire started on the drivers side near the tire, or behind the dash. I did not even think to check for a recall, but a friend told me to check because he was aware there was a recall. Sure enough, there is a recall and it describes what happened to my truck exactly. The federal safety agency recall number: 05v017000 date: jan 27, 2005 ford recall number: 05528

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 200,000 miles · LA · fire

My truck was turned off in my driveway for about an hour and it caught on fire under the hood. A neighbor came to tell us and the fire department had to come put out the fire.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Fuel system · OH

Fuel tank straps are under recall for rust and have been replaced to have the fuel tank to start to leak. The whole fuel tank is rusted up and is dangerous. Ford will not replace the fuel tank. There is a danger that the fuel will catch on fire and will be hazard to the driver as well as other motorists.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Engine · 132,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1997 ford f-150. While parked, the vehicle suddenly burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Updated 02/02/16*lj

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Acceleration · 134,530 miles · CA · fire

On august 16, 2015, my 1997 ford f150 truck caught fire in my son's driveway while parked. The fire department was called and came out, however my son managed to put out the fire with a garden hose. One of the firemen said it appears to have started with the cruise control switch. The entire cab is burned up; operator and passenger side, dash, steering wheel, seats, windows blown out, etc. It is unrepairable. Since this is an older truck, I had liability insurance only, no comprehensive coverage. Research on the internet tells me this has happened to many ford owners. Ford should be held accountable, and I am seeking reimbursement for the truck. I have contacted ford corporation, and they have told me they forwarded the information to the ford's office of the general counsel. The "affected parts" are many more than is listed. The entire cab was affected by the fire.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Electrical · CA · fire

The truck was parked for at least 6 hours and our neighbors come knocking on our door because our truck was on fire under the hood. It melted up everything under the hood. We got the fire out and the fire department came and made a report. The fire started on the driver side under the hood.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact stated that there were flames coming from the engine compartment. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not and who extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Engine · 182,438 miles · MN · fire

I was driving down the road. The engine got caught on fire. When I have the mechanic looked at it he said that it looked like the rocker arm in the engine came off and he said the that the valves got destroyed from the rockers.

Filed Feb 9, 2014 · Electrical · 176,182 miles · DE · fire

My grandson and I went into walmart and came out of the store. Walking across the parking lot and seen my 1997 ford f150 pickup on fire. Complete strangers came from all over the parking lot and started throwing snow on it from a pile 50 ft away. A town cop showed up and sprayed a fire extinguisher on it the the fire company showed up and put it out the rest of the way. No one was hurt. But mechanics are saying that it looks like a break switch that caused the fire.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 231,969 miles · OH

After replacement of the fuel tank straps per campaign number 11v385000, I found that when I was refueling the gasoline was pouring out from under the car at about 1.5 gallons. Went back to the dealer because I the problem wasn't present till the straps were replaced. I was told I needed a new fuel filler neck which was not covered by the original recall, so I went to private shop for a less expensive repair. Upon inspection in replacing the fuel filler neck, my mechanic notified me that I also needed a new gas tank because of corrosion of both the filler neck and the tank. This tank strap recall cost me more in parts and labor than the straps alone cost ford. Would I have been better off letting the tank drop and catch on fire in my fully covered 1997 vehicle? The insurance money alone would've gotten me a better vehicle, but I love my truck! Hoping enough complaints will initiate and investigation and recall so I can get my reimbursement. For now, I will hold onto the old tank and all the parts in case I need proof of problem.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Engine · 161,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he heard the horn sounding off. The vehicle engulfed into flames soon thereafter. The fire department was notified and extinguished the flames. The fire chief stated that the frontal area on the driver's side was the cause of the fire. The vehicle had not been inspected. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000. The VIN was unavailable.