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2013 FORD EDGE — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1 fatalfirecrash · 1125027 · 2014-10-29

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EDGE
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Speed
70 mph

Severity

Deaths
1
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER VEERED OFF THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AND A POLICE A REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A DISLODGED FUEL LINE AND A COMPROMISED FIREWALL. THE FIRE WAS IGNITED BY THE FUEL LEAK THAT CAME FROM UNDER THE CARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/06/14 *BF. UPDATED 7/27/2015 *JS

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10650950
Machine
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