TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH SNOW. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.