# 1989 FORD F250 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `540071` · 2005-06-17 · 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:** F250
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 239,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.  BY THE TIME IT COULD BE SAFELY PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES.  IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
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