Spontaneously Combusting Ford Ranger

[garagesale]

Wow, guys, on friday night my 95 Ford Ranger burst into flames as I was driving up I-35. I pulled off the road, called 911, and had the FD there in 5 minutes. Unfortunately, that was not quick enough for my old truck, whose engine was completely consumed in flames. Fortunately, nobody got hurt.

JamesD

[txteach]

Wow James I'm glad your ok. you gonna buy a new car now?

[LOU]

Jeez James! I too am glad you are okay! That must have scared the crap out of you huh? I assume your insurance will cover the costs for a new vehicle?

[toys2cool]

I doubt the insurance covers a 95

Happened to an 88 Celica my wife use to have in High school,luckily we were able to stop it

[LOU]

Can't they still total it toys? No?

[MIB41]

I would check for recalls and find out if that vehicle had any wiring problems during production. My brother had a Ranger back in the 80's that had all sorts of wiring issues. Turned out to be a recall problem and he got reimbursed. I think it's worth your time to check into it.

[kryptosmaster]

I would check for recalls and find out if that vehicle had any wiring problems during production. My brother had a Ranger back in the 80's that had all sorts of wiring issues. Turned out to be a recall problem and he got reimbursed. I think it's worth your time to check into it.

Even if there was a recall, if he was sent numerous notices and failed to take the vehicle in the get the recall done then Ford will deny the claim. They did their job by informing him and offering to fix the problem for free. Of course that's barring any lawyer interferences but I know that in a scenario as I described they will not cover any damage if the owner neglected to get the repairs performed after being notified several times.
I've seen it numerous times in regards to the speed control wiring recall which I can't recall if that one applied to this model or not.
Rich

[megocrazy]

Glad to hear your OK.

[vulcan2074]

Thats too crazy. I would of freaked out. I'm glad you didn't get hurt
Sammy

[toys2cool]

Can't they still total it toys? No?

yeah,but how many people pay full cover insurance on a 95 truck? If he has PIP which is what i would've probably had on it, then no they don't cover a penny

When my 95 Cobra was stolen, which was valued at well over $13K, the only thing that was covered was the towing of the car if they ever found it

[garagesale]

Fire investigator said it was an alternator short and that he's seen it before in Ford Rangers. Picked up a sweet old 94 model the next day for $3300, so I'm back on the road with a fire extinguisher in the back and comprehnsive/collision just in case. Donated the old wreck to a charity for for a tax deduction next year. Body and interior are salvagable, but the engine's charred.

JamesD

[MIB41]

yeah,but how many people pay full cover insurance on a 95 truck? If he has PIP which is what i would've probably had on it, then no they don't cover a penny

When my 95 Cobra was stolen, which was valued at well over $13K, the only thing that was covered was the towing of the car if they ever found it

God I remember when that happened to you Damian. ARRRGH! That so p*ssed me off. I'm a big mustang (and mid-80's RS Capri) ethusiast, so I felt very bad for you dude. Man that just SUCKED! I hope some day you come across the dude that did this. I would like to be there to help dish out the punishment with you.

[LOU]

Terrible story toys. I now hope something good will happen to you as the karma comes around. That's awful, I too loved the Cobras.

Glad you got new wheels garage! Great idea with the charitable donation too. Happy to hear it worked out!

[toys2cool]

I hope some day you come across the dude that did this.

oh I only pray for that day to come

thanx guys

[fallensaviour]

Wow,thats crazy!!!
I'm glad you're okay and everything worked out for you.
On a side note I just got rid of my 2003 ford ranger last week...