# 2006 FORD F-150 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `831693` · 2010-12-19 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 96,000
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
THE CROSSOVER PIPE FOR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF A CROSS BRACE UNDER THE TRANSMISSION. THE BRACE ACCUMULATES DEBRIS EASILY AND IT PACKS UP AGAINST THE EXHAUST PIPE RESULTING IN A FIRE UNDER THE TRUCK. *TR
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*