# 2001 FORD F-350 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `518251` · 2005-01-25 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-350
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 89,000
## Narrative
THE CONSUMER PARKED THE TRUCK FOR OVER 24 HOURS. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE TRUCK WAS  ON FIRE.  THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL.  THEN FROM IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD.  THE VEHICLE WAS INSURED BY CAROLINA CASUALTY RICHARD MCDONALD CLAIM # P12058.  THE VEHICLE HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED 30 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE. THE POWER MIRRORS HAD ALSO HAD PROBLEMS.  THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTING UP BUT IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.  *JB
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