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1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

fire · 405198 · 2003-04-30

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
F SERIES (LIGHT)
Year
1988
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Miles at failure
130,000
Speed
60 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES...BELIEVED TO BE CONVERTER FAILURE. TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS, ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND MY CAMPING TRAILER SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE. A FIREFIGHTER SUSTAINED BURNS WHILE WORKING AT THE SCENE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10016775
Machine
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