2002 Ford F-250 SD: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · 65,000 miles · TN · fire

After driving about 30 miles and returning home, the truck caught fire while sitting in the driveway - about 20 minutes after engine was turned off. By the time smoke was seen, flames were coming from under the hood and the right front tire was burning. The fire department put out the fire but the truck was completely destroyed. The flames spread to an adjacent vehicle and it too was destroyed.

Filed May 10, 2011 · Engine · CA · fire

On sunday may 1st. I was driving my ford f250 on the freeway and noticed that smoke was coming out of the dashboard, and out of the AC vents. I pulled over to the emergency lane of the freeway and opened the hood, we saw no smoke nor fire under the hood but just to be on the safe side I disconnected the battery. The smoke continued coming out through the dashboard I then proceeded to call aaa and they called the police. My son then called 911, and before the fire department arrived to the scene that truck caught fire and kept burning until the fire dept. Turned it off. The truck is now a total loss, aside from my truck burning up I had alot of work tools that burned in the fire as well.

Filed Nov 30, 2009 · Engine · 168,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250. He noticed flames emerging from the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 168000.

Filed Apr 13, 2009 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250. While driving 70 MPH, the contact noticed from the rear that the vehicle had a leak. Within seconds, he noticed smoke coming from a vent and underneath the hood. He pulled over and had the passenger check under the vehicle, where he noticed dripping. The passenger proceeded to remove the contact from the vehicle because he was in a wheel chair. Seconds later, the vehicle caught fire. A fire report was filed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice to have the VIN checked for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control), but the dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and the insurance company will have someone inspect the vehicle; however, they were unsure if the cause of the fire will be investigated. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2008 · Engine · 121,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250 sd. While driving less than 65 MPH, the contact smelled burning oil. He then noticed smoke underneath the hood and oil dripping from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the head gasket was leaking. They would need to disassemble the engine and replace the head gasket at the estimated cost of $2,800-$4,000. The manufacturer was notified and could not assist because there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 121,000 and current mileage was 122,000.

Filed May 8, 2008 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250 sd. Approximately one hour after the vehicle was parked, it burst into flames. The vehicle was totally destroyed. The fire department was called to the scene and they stated that the cause of the failure was related to the cruise control fuse box. A fire report and insurance report were filed. There was a jeep cherokee parked beside the burning vehicle and it too caught fire. The damages were covered by the insurance company. There were no personal injuries or fatalities. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · GA · fire

Recently four goshen vans and / or buses have caught fire and completely burned up. In three cases the buses / vans were parked and either just shut off or parked and idling when smoke was discovered and then the fire started. In each case the vehicle burned up in minutes (7 minutes in one case). Some of these vehicles are used to transport disabled clients so these are very serious incidents which could lead to death or injury.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 96,000 miles · IL · fire · 1 injury

My 2002 ford f-250 super duty truck caught fire due to the brake switch recall problem. The brake switch (under the hood) burned and the fuse block (under the dash) melted. The cab filled with smoke while my spouse was driving. The switch, fuse block, and cable end were replaced due to this incident.

Filed May 31, 2006 · Electrical · PA · fire

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire due to an electrical short in the wires and fuse box. The insurance company is currently investigating and will provide additional details at a later time.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Fuel system · 39,427 miles · SC · fire

Driving back from a duck hunting trip on a dirt road in clinton,sc when my 2002 ford f-250 super duty crew cab diesel caught on fire. The fire appeared to have started on the driver's side in the engine compartment. I lost a lot of personal items in the truck due to the fire spreading quickly not covered by my insurance. I have contacted ford several time but all they have told me is that there are no recalls on my truck and sorry for the inconvenience. The recent recall of 800,000 trucks ford recalled came exactly one week after my truck caught on fire.

Filed Sep 10, 2005 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · AZ · crash · fire · 1 injury

Prior to the accident we had the telescoping brake and gas pedal replaced for a defect. (it didn't work) on september 9th 2005 at approx 12:00pm our ford excursion suddenly accelerated, which resulted in loss of control of the vehicle at speeds in excess of 80 MPH. Avoided roll over and hitting other vehicles. Spun out 2 times before crashing into a fence @ mcas (marine corps air station) yuma arizona. Was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Highway patrol. Accident investigator and yuma police have pictures and reports of the acceleration pedal still mashed into the SUV's floor-board still open at full throttle with engine off. The accident report states mechanical defect of acceleration pedal. The tires and under chassis caught were on fire when vehicle came to a crash stop or it could have been a fire prior the investigator wasn't sure. When the vehicle was put in park the tires were still spinning out as if the SUV was in a drive gear. Although I suffered minor injured pulled neck and back muscles and broken elbow (radial neck fracture). I could have been killed or seriously injured or killed another human due to this defect. Completely terrified to ever drive again.

Filed Jul 4, 2005 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · MI · fire

Ford 2002, f250 crew cab pickup, diesel, started on fire in the driveway on december 1, 2003, 4-5 hours after it was parked. I burned down our garage and the second vehicle that was parked next to it. The garage is not attached to the house.