# 2021 FORD F-350 — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1861246` · 2022-12-24 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-350
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE
## 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.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*