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1991 FORD E-150 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

fire · 640647 · 2007-10-01

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
E-150
Year
1991
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Miles at failure
193,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD E150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HISSING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BURN MARKINGS INSIDE THE FILLER CAP AS WELL AS OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. HE STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WERE BURNED. AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2007, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 193,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10204513
Machine
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