# 2013 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1340605` · 2016-12-13 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE AND FLAMES EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS AND MELTED THE DASH BOARD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AREA. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO THE RIGHT HAND, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED SMOKE INHALATION, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUFFERED EMOTIONAL STRESS THAT ALL REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/07/2017*CT     *CN
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