# 2001 FORD EXPEDITION — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `520505` · 2005-02-07 · 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:** EXPEDITION
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 48,000
## Narrative
I OWN A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION, I WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY PARENTS HOME FOR APPROX. 2 1/2 HOURS, WHEN MY FIANCE WALKED OUTSIDE AN SAW THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE.  THE FIRE STARTED ON THE DRIVER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  I HAVE REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE CARRIER.  BUT I HEARD OF THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON THE FORD SUV'S.  THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED.  I FEEL THIS IS RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT, AFTER EXAMINATION AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE, AND REPORT WAS FILED. *JB
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