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As the reports in these pages reveal, various Ford models are prone to ignite while parked, hours after being driven. Most fires start on the left front side of the engine compartment.

Fortunately, many of the fires occur when the vehicles are parked outside, but this is not always the case, as the following complaint reminds us.

"L" of Murfreesoro TN (7/21/03):
My parents died in a fire caused by a Ford 10 years ago. The point of origin was traced by the Fire Marshall's office to the engine in the car. This product flaw is acknowledged to the dealers in what is known as a "silent recall." The consumer is never given this information, only the dealer. Why is this allowed? Silent recalls should be banned. Editors Note: These are actually called "secret warranties").

We eventually settled out of court after years of agony, and my brother's subsequent death due to cancer (I believe exasperated due to the Ford case) rather than go thru even more years of endless Ford appeals. Ford could care less about this design flaw and continues to manufacture death traps.

Nick of Perrysville, IN November 18, 2009

Jan. 22 2:00 am i was awaking by a knock at my door they told me my truck was on fire ran outside. had enough time to move my fiance's car. my truck was totally engulfed by the time the fire department got to my home. my truck had been parked for about 10 hours. my insurance company denied me coverage because i was only 9 days late on my payment. the coverage ended at 12:00am that morning. my truck is a total loss my fiance's car had minor damage, and it melted the siding on my garage. our homeowners insurance covered the garage.

i contacted ford sent them pictures all the info i had on my truck, they said they couldn't determine the cause of the fire. so they offered me 5000 as a goodwill gesture i took the money because i still was paying for the truck. the truck was worth around 12500 at the time of the fire. 2 weeks ago i recieved a recall notice saying my truck could catch on fire, a little too late for me.

i would like some help understanding how ford could do this. i am still paying on my truck at this time. my bank has been really helpful in this situation. i still the truck in my driveway, i was hoping someone could help me my situation. i dont know which is worse Ford Motor Company or my insurance company. total loss of vehicle, which was my transportion to and from work.

Nelson of Barrigada , United States October 28, 2009

My f150 truck was burned up and is now totally damaged. I was never informed of any recall or any information about engine burns. My insurance paid the rest of my loan and I am left with nothing. I truly believe that this is a failure on Ford company to ensure all their consumers are aware of such unsafe situations about their products. Ford owes me a new truck or the equivalent amount.

Benjamin of Malden, MA October 27, 2009

My 1999 FORD F-150 caught fire in the engine. It happen while driving it. I sent Steven pictures of my truck, And they tell me there is no way for them to say it was from a bad part or if it was from me and poor care of my truck. I never thought a engine can catch on fire unless oil builds up on the engine? My truck is very clean.

I had to buy another truck, As nice as this my sound, Im a contractor and this is a heartship for me! As well as all i could fine was one that really don't fit my needs! I had just put 750.00 into the truck for ball joints. I guess the economic damage is the 400 per month i have to come up with. I don't sleep very much and worry alot more because of the money i need to come up with because of this.

Jim of Republic, MO October 27, 2009

On October 18, 2009 my wife was at home and had parked her 2001 Ford F-150 in the driveway at about 12:00 noon. At 8:00 pm, she was alerted by neighbors that the truck was on fire and that the fire station (3 blocks away) had been alerted. The truck was purchased new by us in 2000 and had been maintained meticulously and had never had any casualty repairs.

By the time the firetrucks arrived (approx. 7 minutes) the entire front of the truck was involved and the truck ended up a total loss. In addition, my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado that was parked next to it, recieved over 5,000 worth of damage as the entire right side was melted and heat damaged. Additionally, the garage door that was 15 feet in fron of the F-150 was warped and all the vinyl siding on the garage face was melted.

Fortunately, no one was injured, however, there was only liability insurance on both vehicles, so they are a total loss. The house had insurance, but with a 1,000 deductible, little of the damage (estimated 3,000) is covered. The sad thing is that it appears that Ford is taking no responsibility for the liability of their defective products. The loss of the 2 trucks amounts to 29,000 and there is a 1000 loss on the house. In addition, we are having to borrow a car and make do without a pickup. As my wife is a horse trainer, this is causing significant problems.

Donnie of Olin, NC October 18, 2009

my wife drove her 1997 ford explorer to her sister's house and was there only 15 minutes when a passerby beat on the door to tell them the explorer was on fire. smoke was rolling out 2 slightly opened windows of the vehicle that was parked in the driveway. by the time the fire dept got there, the entire insides of the ford was either burned or damaged. the fireman said it appeared to them to be an electrical fire in the front of the interior. we only had liability insurance so the vehical was a total loss.

to this day my wife still has no car to drive since we are going thru economical cutbacks with my job. we never received any info from ford on a recall all the years we owned the suv. we just found about the problems with the cruise control and wiring problems and feel wronged just like all the other victims of this tradgedy. ford should definately reimbures victims but once again a large corporate company is going to slip away with no punishment, and we have to suffer.

Jan of Benton, AR October 14, 2009

2002 Ford F-150 burnt while sitting in driveway not running. Insurance said that it is a total loss. Insurance will pay off truck but now I have to come up with down payment and pay taxes on another car or truck.

Peter of Sudbury, ON September 17, 2009

I filled up my 1990 Ford E150 Econoline and went to talk to my neighbors after parking it at home. Within ten minutes my neighbour asked if she could fry some eggs on my van that was engulfed in flames.Please refer to your 1990 Ford E150 recall regarding fuel and ignition problems.

Sandra of Arlington, TX August 31, 2009

On 8/21/09, I was doing some last minute school shopping with my 5 year old daughter. I was in my father's 2001 Ford F150 and decided to stop at Target. While in the store I noticed the customers and empoloyees were talking about a car on fire. I walked down the aisle where I had parked and realized that the F150 was the one that started the fire and this fire spread and it took out 5 other vehicles. The firefighter and the investigator mention that it looks like the fire could have started due to recalls on Fords.

I called Steve at the Ford Service Center and I gave him my vin # in which he stated that the F150 had 2 recalls one for the seat belts and the other for the speed control sensor. My fathers truck only had liability insurance which I know the other vehicles will be taken care of, but due to a recall my father is now without a vehicle.

Scottie of Nippa, KY August 23, 2009

A few months ago, my trucking company went out of business. We sold a coal truck and trailer for payoff plus a 1995 Ford F-150 pickup. This morning at approximately 6:30, I was awakened to the sound of a neighbor beating on the door to my house. When I looked out the window to see who was knocking, I saw our Ford truck engulfed in flames. I called 911 and got our 5 year old son out of bed as his bedroom is directly beside the driveway where the truck was parked. Luckily the house was not damaged. The truck had been parked since approximately 3pm yesterday afternoon. I was told by the firemen that there was a recall on these vehicles. The previous owner bought the vehicle new in 1995, but was unaware of any recall.

Kevin of Russellville, AL August 4, 2009

1999 Ford F-150 caught fire in the middle of the night outside residence. Talked with representative of Ford Motor Co. Was told it would be turned over to their legal deparment. Haven't heard anything.

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