# 1998 FORD RANGER — WHEELS
> NHTSA complaint `264879` · 2001-01-05 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** RANGER
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** WHEELS
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING SUPERHEATED AND IGNITED LUBRICATION OF GREASE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. AND WHEEL OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH.  FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER, EVEN UNDER WARRANTY.  PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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