My Ford F-150 pickup truck caught fire after it had been parked for approximately two hours. The fire appears to have originated in the engine compartment near the master cylinder. The damage was severe and if not for a vigilant neighbor, would have spread to my house.

- Seguin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 1996 Ford F150. On October 4, 2007, the vehicle burst into flames while parked on the side of the house. A tree and some of the grass caught fire. A fire report was filed. The manufacturer stated that they would not be able to determine if the fire was due to recall number 05S28 because of the extensive fire damage. The current and failure mileages were 119,934. Updated 01/02/08 the consumer believed the fire was related to the recall regarding the cruise control. Ford stated they could not find any evidence that the fire was related to the recall. Updated

- Shadyside, OH, USA

Consumers 1996 F150 burned while parked and turned off. The fire report stated the fire appeared to have started in the engine compartment.

- Boston, KY, USA

The consumer drove the truck for about 2 hours and parked it at the house. After about four or five hours, the neighbor came over saying that the truck was on fire. There was no prior warning. The fire occurred under the hood.

- Bonham, TX, USA

After the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire.

- Baytown, TX, USA

Consumer received a recall notice(04V35700)for a cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. Brakeline rusted through and caused fluid to leak.

- Marengo, IL, USA