I bought a used 2000 ford f-150 a few months ago and one night after being parked for at least 5 hours, it caught on fire. Later I find out about a recall, the dealership where I bought my truck never mentioned anything about a recall.
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My 2000 ford f-150 had been driven for 15 minutes, then parked for 2 1/2 hours when it caught fire under the hood on the drivers side near the firewall at the fender well.
2000 ford f-150. Sitting in our driveway, neighbor said they saw a flash. Vehicle ignited on driver's side under the hood. Owner was able to extinguish the fire before fire department arrived. Ford motor company stated no assistance would be offered. Currently being evaluated by insurance company.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The vehicle suddenly caught fire while it was parked. The contact extinguished the fire with a garden house, although the fire department was called. He did not receive a report from the fire department. He believed that the fire was due to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v017000. The manufacturer was not notified and there were no prior issues with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 92,900.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact's vehicle caught fire without warning. It was parked near the house and it almost caught fire as well. The fire originated in the engine due to the vehicle speed control. There were no injuries. A fire report was available. The entire vehicle was burned very badly. The failure mileage was 200,000.
My 2000 ford f-150 caught fire in parking lot. Insurance adjuster determined it was caused by cruise control switch.
On thursday july 31, 2008. I got off from work and I saw my truck 200 f-150 on fire, and I read in the internet that it happen because it has a problem with one off the switch. So I call ford and they haven done anything.. And I don't know what to do because I lost my truck.
07/07/2008 @ 12:58 my ford f-150 caught on fire. Truck is a total loss. Also damage to cars parked nearby. Also had personal property loss of things inside truck. About 1 1/2 wk before fire I received a recall letter from ford explaining the recall. The letter did not seem that urgent, but I figured I would have time to get to the dealer in a week or so. Letter stated that this was my second notice and was dated 03/2008. It was the only letter I received from ford motor co.
My complaint is in reference to an engine fire that occurred in my 2000 ford f150. It was in my driveway turned off - not running for roughly 5 hours.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked at a shopping center, the contact smelled smoke. He immediately opened the hood and noticed flames. He extinguished the fire with an extinguisher. There were no warning indicators on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to the cruise control activator device. The fire department was not called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to his residence, and has not been diagnosed by a mechanic. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
My truck was parked in front of my house when it burst into flames. I called 911, the fire department was sent out and they put out the fire. The truck is burned beyond recognition.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The vehicle had been parked very closely to the contact's home for approximately four hours. The contact looked outside and noticed flames inside the vehicle. Within 20 minutes, the flames were 15 feet high, causing damage to the home and landscaping. A police report was filed. The fire department arrived and stated that the fire possibly originated from the vehicle speed control. He called ford and was notified of a recall that did not include his VIN, although the contact feels that it should be included. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. While his vehicle was parked, it caught fire. He awoke and attempted to put the fire out; however, the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report is available. After the fire occurred a relative stated that she received recall notice (05v017000) for the cruise control. The manufacturer offered the contact no assistance. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact received a ford recall notice in 2005 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. He called the dealer to have the vehicle repaired and they disconnected the speed control because the parts were unavailable. Ford never informed the contact of when the parts would arrive. In march of 2008, he was awakened by a loud explosion and noticed that the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The garage sustained property damage. The fire department stated that the fire originated underneath the hood and a report was filed. Ford would not provide him with any assistance. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, and recall number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The contact received recall notice for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id #07v336000) in august of 2007. The contact stated that he received another recall notice in december of 2007. The dealer stated that the part would be available in june of 2008. The contact felt that the wait time for the recall repair is excessive. The current mileage was 170,000 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 4/21/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. He received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id #07v336000) in december of 2006. The dealer has stated that the parts were unavailable. As of march 17, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that wait time for the part is excessive. The failure mileage was 72,000 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 4/2/08 *cn updated 04/02/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The contact stated that the cruise control was leaking and did not function at all. His VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control), which has been in effect for years. He was continuously informed that the dealer had no parts available. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 4/2/08 *cn updated 04/02/08
Me and my family was at the store, I went in to get what we needed, and my family was in the truck. The truck was turned off, then my wife saw smoke coming from under the hood, she got out to get me while my son got my daughter out safely, within seconds the truck was in flames. A complete loss. My truck was a ford f150 2000 model. I did receive a recall notice on the truck on saturday the day before the fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in may of 2007. He notified the dealer and manufacturer to have the recall repair performed, but they refused to assist. As a result, the vehicle caught fire in a parking lot. He called the dealer on several occasions to have the deactivation switch disconnected, but has not received a response. The vehicle was destroyed. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The vehicle spontaneously combusted and caught fire. There was no property damage. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v017000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) was referenced. The contact was unaware of the recall prior to the fire. A police report was filed. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 220,000.
Truck was parked for 3 days without moving and started fire. Destroyed the engine compartment and front half of the truck before fire was extinguished. Fire department investigation concluded that the fire was due to a recall on ford involving and related to the cruise control switch.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. While driving 30 MPH, the contact smelled smoke and then noticed smoke rising from the air conditioner vent. He also noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The dealer inspected and repaired the vehicle, but did not state the cause of the failure. There is a recall for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v388000). The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Updated 3/5/08 *cn updated 03/04/08
Truck caught on fire while parked. Driver side engine compartment where master cylinder is located. Filed claim with insurance.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The cruise control was deactivated due to leaking brake fluid as noted in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The contact cannot pass a safety inspection because the horn is unplugged due to the cruise control deactivation. The current and failure mileages were 111,000. The consumer stated the speed control deactivation switch leaked brake fluid on the electrical connections and destroyed the wiring to the speed control and horn connections and further stated ford refuses to repair damaged components. Updated 11/20/07
My truck was being serviced at the ford dealership for a transmission problems,while there I was informed of recall and that they would repair it. Five days later while waiting for my vehicle, I called to find out why it was taking so long, I was informed my truck caught fire and they didn't know why. When I had spoke with technicians the day after it was dropped off they said they had already fixed a cruise control problem. And on the next day they will fix transmission. A day later it's totaled by a fire, and that they had nothing to do with it, nor did they do any type of work after I dropped it off. That was my only source of transportation, my work, and life.
Faulty deactivation switch.
Tl*the contact's spouse owns a 2000 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked and they key was removed from the ignition, it caught fire on the driver side underneath the hood. A mechanic and the fire department stated that the fire originated from the cruise control wiring. The dealer was notified and stated that they could not assist because the contact did not take the vehicle in to have the recall repaired. The contact stated that she never received the recall notice because she moved several times since the vehicle was purchased. There is a fire and police report, but the contact does not have them in her possession. The current and failure mileages were 90,759.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. On august 27, 2007, the vehicle caught fire an hour after the contact arrived home. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.
I own a 2000 f150. It was parked in my driveway and the engine caught fire in the area of the brake system. Vehicle is a total loss.
Purchased a 2000 ford f150 pickup truck about 3 months ago, and on august 12,2007 approx. 10 :00 p.m. My husband and I were alerted by our 8 year old son that he smelled smoke and something burning. My husband checked the upstairs rooms w/ no signs so went downstairs and opened the door to the garage and saw the truck engine on fire! He yelled for us to get out because the truck was on fire so I grabbed my 9 month old and by the time we all got out, the garage doors already burned off! Our house was completely destroyed...we lost everything.
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