# 1999 FORD F-150 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `677913` · 2008-07-14 · 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-150
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 127,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-150.  WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF,  THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION.  HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE HOOD.  THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED.  A FIRE FIGHTER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS FILED.  THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING FORD.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 127,000. UPDATED 09/17/08. *LJ  THE CONSUMER STATED THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A PIN HOLE IN THE FUEL RAIL. UPDATED 09/25/08. *JB
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