Talk about a bad day

(Last week)

Ok, I went to meeting over at Division HQ, went inside and a guy came in and said "There's a truck on fire in the parking lot". Said to myself well it can't be mine. Almost 240K on it and runs like a champ. Then he said "I think it has a flat bed on it". So crap, I go outside.....fire trucks, MP's, soldiers all standing around my burnt up truck. Of course because it happened at HQ, 50 millions questions and written statements (Not really that bad but you get the point). It was funny when the MP's asked for insurance and registration......I just pointed to the burned up truck.

So fire marshal ends up telling me this year ford has whats called "Ignition off engine compartment fires" caused by the cruise control module. Now the insurance company of course giving me a hassel, wants credit reports, ECM access (burnt up....good luck), and just standard hassel stuff. I just read on line its the #1 recall in history from any auto maker...never got a recall letter.

Really hot fire....melted the hood, aluminum on the engine, and valve covers

I really liked this truck.......had to actually break down and drive my diesel to go fishing yesterday.

Oh well....

http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/x.../truckfire.jpg

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That just about sucks. Where I used to work we had a ford dealership for 3/4 ton and up. Had a Ford chassis motor home come in looking just like that. It caught on fire while they were sleeping in it. Luckily they got out ok. Took about 6 months between Ford and insurance to get totaled.

WOW!!!! I thot that Ford had that problem recalled???? Now go git a 'Hemi" :biggrin <*)}}}><

That looks like it was one hot fire! Good thing it was not sitting under the eaves of your house or in your garage/shop when it flamed up!

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Originally Posted by crappieslinger

That looks like it was one hot fire! Good thing it was not sitting under the eaves of your house or in your garage/shop when it flamed up!

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X2, glad no one was in it or you were driving down the road when it happened.
That sucks, hope you have good luck with you insurance.

Wow brother that sucks. Hopefully you get a brand new shiney one after all the hassle. Insurance companies............... Dont you wish you could hassle them every month when the payment is due? "I'm going to need to see your company bank statements to make sure you have the money to cover my truck."

Sorry man, hope and the insurance company work out a good payment. They like to take the money but not pay it back.

Dang KAG, that's terrible, on another note, maybe you better check your problem battery charger. I hope everything works out for you

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Originally Posted by Crappie Chatt

WOW!!!! I thot that Ford had that problem recalled???? Now go git a 'Hemi" :biggrin <*)}}}><

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Only gas truck I owned....everything else is turbo charged and burns oil....

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Originally Posted by crappiedoc

Dang KAG, that's terrible, on another note, maybe you better check your problem battery charger. I hope everything works out for you

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The battery issue is fixed after I unplugged the TM like the guy said the manual recommended.....I should of read the manual

Glad nobody was hurt. I hope you come out ahead in the end. Maybe with the insurance $$ you can upgrade.

I'm glad I had that part replaced on my Ford.

Neighbor of mine had a 97 Expedition that looked nearly identical to yours after it just exploded, during the night, in his driveway. Melted the backend of their Camry that was 4 feet in front of it. Also, their Datsun pickup parked beside it sustained $4,000.00 damages. They, immediately, reported this to their ins. co. Ford Mtr. Co. quickly came and hauled it off. Do not know who paid, but they quickly were driving a new Camry and a nearly new Tundra. Hhhmmmm!!

Well no one has quickly did anything.......except maybe the insurance company acting like they want to cavity search me next. I have a Fire Marshal Investigator Report clearly stating what they believe the cause is.

Update:

Insurance kind of made good......

thought about buying another old truck but I have others.....so..... yes I am going to spend part of it on much Critically NEEDED fishing electronics.....Called BBG Marine and getting a Hummingbird 858c DI for the console and a HDS 5 Color fish finder for the front to go with my Elite DSI up there.

hey i was expecting to get nothing.....

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Originally Posted by KAG

Update:

Insurance kind of made good......

thought about buying another old truck but I have others.....so..... yes I am going to spend part of it on much Critically NEEDED fishing electronics.....Called BBG Marine and getting a Hummingbird 858c DI for the console and a HDS 5 Color fish finder for the front to go with my Elite DSI up there.

hey i was expecting to get nothing.....

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I think you will really like the HDS 5. I just purchased the HDS 7 and I love it!! I have structure scan on this one and it is amazing!

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Originally Posted by KAG

Update:

Insurance kind of made good......

thought about buying another old truck but I have others.....so..... yes I am going to spend part of it on much Critically NEEDED fishing electronics.....Called BBG Marine and getting a Hummingbird 858c DI for the console and a HDS 5 Color fish finder for the front to go with my Elite DSI up there.

hey i was expecting to get nothing.....

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This sounds like a bad day that turned into a REALLY REALLY good day. :cheers2 :thumbup