G&L Cattle
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My 97 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke diesel caught fire and burned to the ground on Friday. Everything was fine, I have no idea what caused it.
Ideas? Suggestions?
G&L
Ideas? Suggestions?
G&L
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Running Arrow Bill
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Just some "wild a$$ guesses"!
Short in wiring---->spark + fuel leak = fire?
Fuel leak onto hot muffler?
Vandalism?
Sabotage?
Sorry to hear of your loss!!
Short in wiring---->spark + fuel leak = fire?
Fuel leak onto hot muffler?
Vandalism?
Sabotage?
Sorry to hear of your loss!!
dun":20byjlx7 said:
You'd think the company would be responsible for informing owners of the recall. I have a 97 and have never heard a word about it. Some friends of mine have took in their 150's, but I don't know if it affects the 350's. Guess I should call and find out....
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G&L Cattle
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Thank you very much Sir! I am definatly looking into it.
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Crowderfarms
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Could be a sign you need to buy a Dodge.Running Arrow Bill":iy7jmpvc said:
Crowderfarms
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Flaboy,It only takes a four letter word to kill a 7.3. F-O-R-D. :lol:
Mahoney Pursley Ranch
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Good one Crowder,I needed a good laugh. :lol:Crowderfarms":17rirfu0 said:
Herefordcross
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We use a Ford F 450 for everthing around here, considered a dodge but, they didn't make a model as heavy as the 450? I mean somtimes we gross at 36k, how do you guys do it?
Fire or not it would definitly be another Ford. If you see me in a Dodge. 2 things would had havehad to happen Alzheimers has set inor I had a stroke. Hey Ford forever for me. I hope you turn out alright on your insurance for the truck. Any possible thoughts on how it happened.?
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G&L Cattle
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No, I may never know. There was no warning. I bagan to smell smoke, pulled over and raised the hood.....WHOOOOSH It was engulfed. HOT HOT HOT I was very fortunate to be able to unload my tractor. (Ford 4000) with which I dragged the truck home yesterday.
Im a Ford man too, just hold the diesel please. I plan to use my old F250 with 300 six once again. Im looking forward to it!
Glen&LindaWells
Im a Ford man too, just hold the diesel please. I plan to use my old F250 with 300 six once again. Im looking forward to it!
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dun":2gdueay8 said:
Cruise control fire burned our school truck to the ground about a year and a half ago.
Last week, I read in the paper that Ford was recalling certain models due to potential engine fires. I can't recall the exact models, but it covered most. Might be worth checking into.
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More likely than not it WAS the cruise control disconnect switch.
Our 98 Expedition burned to the ground about 2 AM. At the time, it was not under recall, but with some checking around on the internet, parts stores and two Ford service mechanics, we found out our vehicle had the exact same part and part number as those under recall.
Ford's bean counters have it figured to how much they can save hiring lawyers vs. doing a recall.
After your insurance company gets done "adjusating" their liability, youll be SOL for the rest.
Sorry for your loss, I feel your pain.
Best Regards....
bart.
Our 98 Expedition burned to the ground about 2 AM. At the time, it was not under recall, but with some checking around on the internet, parts stores and two Ford service mechanics, we found out our vehicle had the exact same part and part number as those under recall.
Ford's bean counters have it figured to how much they can save hiring lawyers vs. doing a recall.
After your insurance company gets done "adjusating" their liability, youll be SOL for the rest.
Sorry for your loss, I feel your pain.
Best Regards....
bart.
