10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 190,000 miles
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The contact owned a 1996 Ford Ranger. While driving 30 mph, flames appeared under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed, but was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. Consumer stated both ODI 11173289 and 11173291 had manufacturer defect that caused the fire.
- Canoga Park, CA, USA
- Mobile, AL, USA