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2021 FORD F-350 — ENGINE

fire1 injured · 1861246 · 2022-12-24

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
F-350
Year
2021
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ENGINE

Severity

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

Narrative

The cable connecting the engine block heater caught on fire near the plug. My right hand, thumb and index finger were burned while disconnecting the cable. I was able to stop fire from consuming the vehicle. How ever cable is burned near the 3 pronged connector.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11498766
Machine
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