Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2024 Ford F-450.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-450 sd. The contact stated that while his fiancée was driving with cruise control set to 57 mph, there was an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and there were flames coming from the engine bay. The driver called 9-1-1. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire with assistance using three fire extinguishers but failed to extinguish the fire. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames before the fire department arrived on the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire; however, the entire vehicle burned, leaving only a fraction of the tailgate intact. Neither a fire department nor a police report was filed. The contact's dog sustained a burn injury; however, the driver was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was pending the decision of the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided, and the contact was referred to the insurance company for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 9,707.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-450 sd. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a popping sound coming from behind the instrument panel. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the instrument panel and through the vents. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle but found no failure. The contact reentered the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the middle of the instrument panel. The contact extinguished the fire. Neither the fire department nor the police department were notified. The vehicle was towed to a dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300.