TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FLAMES SPREAD RAPIDLY AND BURNED A PORTION OF THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 240,000.