2012 5.0 Lights up on flames parked outside! WTF FORD!
05-19-2012, 12:35 PM
#32
The Paranoid One
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,320
WHAT THE FACK?
I had NO clue anything like this was going on.
But in one way it seems weird only three cases that I can find on this have been posted.
Three out of the whole friggin world?
If it was a real problem wouldn't you guys think it would be more widespread than that? I mean it's possible by all means but I would think the forums would be loaded with cases. At least ten or so at minimum. But who knows. I might just be thinking out of my ***.
Still could have been arson.
Regardless, with all the tools they have now days to root out what causes a fire, I'd have the fire department examine that thing MAJORLY to try to find out the cause.
I am DEFINITELY glad you were not in the car when this happened.
This SUCKS MAJORLY no matter what the cause of the fire, but thank goodness you and your loved ones are o.k.!
I had NO clue anything like this was going on.
But in one way it seems weird only three cases that I can find on this have been posted.
Three out of the whole friggin world?
If it was a real problem wouldn't you guys think it would be more widespread than that? I mean it's possible by all means but I would think the forums would be loaded with cases. At least ten or so at minimum. But who knows. I might just be thinking out of my ***.
Still could have been arson.
Regardless, with all the tools they have now days to root out what causes a fire, I'd have the fire department examine that thing MAJORLY to try to find out the cause.
I am DEFINITELY glad you were not in the car when this happened.
This SUCKS MAJORLY no matter what the cause of the fire, but thank goodness you and your loved ones are o.k.!
05-21-2012, 05:19 PM
#34
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 11
Guys the fire marshal already ruled out the possibility of it being arson, i'm in the process of speaking to Ford about it hopefully they do the right thing. Thank you all for being mature about this situation unlike everyone over at s197forum.
05-21-2012, 08:25 PM
#35
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: nj
Posts: 26
thats insane. ill be checking back periodically to see what the out come was. id be devistaed if this happened to my car. mainly becuase im on the rescue squad of my town and woldnt want the fire department at my house lol..in all seriousness i hope it works out for you.
05-21-2012, 10:43 PM
#36
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gallifrey
Posts: 1,596
Good to get your updates on this as it progresses. We are all quite curious.
Last edited by wayne613; 05-23-2012 at 03:09 PM.
05-22-2012, 10:52 AM
#37
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 3,666
WHOA!!! This is the 3rd thread I came across with someone's 5.0 catching fire!!!
It's a good thing you don't have it parked inside a garage, otherwise, the whole house and car could have burnt down.
It's a good thing you don't have it parked inside a garage, otherwise, the whole house and car could have burnt down.
05-27-2012, 02:10 AM
#39
Isn't it odd that none of these fires happened when someone was in the car? Right after starting the vehicle? Or while driving it?
Maybe I am missing something, but fires are usually caused by damage from road debris or an accident, modifications and then failure from the factory.
It takes alot of spark to start a fire under the hood.
Just a thought.
Maybe I am missing something, but fires are usually caused by damage from road debris or an accident, modifications and then failure from the factory.
It takes alot of spark to start a fire under the hood.
Just a thought.
05-27-2012, 02:47 AM
#40
If my memory serves me correctly, there was a female in this forum who's Mustang caught on fire as well. Well sorry to hear about this *%itty situation and hope all turns out well in your favor. Will keep checking on updates. GL and hang in there.. Glad no one was injured.
Last edited by a_lopez1975; 05-27-2012 at 02:49 AM.