# 1997 FORD F-350 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `107045` · 1998-05-21 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-350
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
## Narrative
WHEN TRAVELING AT 20 TO 35 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING THE  BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD,  RESULTING IN  EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER ALSO HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WHEN TRAVELING, FIRE SHOT OUT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, CAUSING OBJECTS IN THE ROAD TO CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.  *AK
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