Case Study: 1993 Ford F150
Overview

 


Ford F150, showing burn damage concentrated at right rear of engine compartment (see larger photo)

 

Non-collision Fire Information
  • 1993 Ford F150 Pickup
  • Operated normally prior to being parked
  • High wind that day
  • Driver smelled something when parking vehicle, saw nothing
  • Engine compartment/interior fire discovered 10 to 15 minutes later

Burn patterns on this vehicle showed that the greatest fire damage was to the right (passenger) side of the engine compartment, along the bulkhead. Fire damage also extended into the interior. The right upper instrument panel had melted away from the bulkhead, and fire damage extended across the headliner, which dropped burning fragments onto the seats.


Engine compartment, showing damage near bulkhead where blower assembly was located