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Ford F150's and SUV's Fire Hazard

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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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Exclamation Ford F150's and SUV's Fire Hazard

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FROM CNN.COM

NEW YORK (CNN) - A federal investigation into cruise-control problems is underway in an estimated 3.7 million Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, auto safety regulators said Wednesday.

The possible defect in cruise-control mechanisms can cause a vehicle to catch on fire when the engine is off. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it's looking at 1995-1999 and 2001-2002 F-150s and 1997-1999 and 2001-2002 Expeditions and Navigators.
Here is the full link: CNN Story


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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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ford= Fire Or Rollover Daily
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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I'm afraid if I had one I'd want to dowse it in gasoline. (never diesel)
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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I rode to the H-D dealer last Saturday.
As I got closer to the intersection, I saw a huge column of smoke.

Yup, another Ford "Exploder" sitting at the red light living up to its name.
Total Loss for the owner/insurance company.
(No great loss as far as I was concerned)
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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This is no suprise to me. I had a friend die in a fire 3 years ago in an expedition. I did some research at the time and found that there were 9 vehicle fire safety test facilities in the US. Out of the 9, 6 were funded by Ford.
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