My truck burned up last night
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I would like to know how anybody here can tell where the fire started at from that one picture, yes it looks like it started near the battery but It doesn't look like the battery exploded to me either.
It still sucks that your truck burned up but 45 minutes to put it out?
I saw a Escort burn up in less then 15 minutes and it burned all the way to the back window before the fireman put it out.
Scared the crap out of me as I was running by it to move my car and trhe front tire popped.
It still sucks that your truck burned up but 45 minutes to put it out?
I saw a Escort burn up in less then 15 minutes and it burned all the way to the back window before the fireman put it out.
Scared the crap out of me as I was running by it to move my car and trhe front tire popped.
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#35
Originally Posted by styxnpicks
could have been from the audio install, was the power wire fused?, looks like it started around your battery or ECU
#36
Originally Posted by ohboy44
I would like to know how anybody here can tell where the fire started at from that one picture, yes it looks like it started near the battery but It doesn't look like the battery exploded to me either.
It still sucks that your truck burned up but 45 minutes to put it out?
I saw a Escort burn up in less then 15 minutes and it burned all the way to the back window before the fireman put it out.
Scared the crap out of me as I was running by it to move my car and trhe front tire popped.
It still sucks that your truck burned up but 45 minutes to put it out?
I saw a Escort burn up in less then 15 minutes and it burned all the way to the back window before the fireman put it out.
Scared the crap out of me as I was running by it to move my car and trhe front tire popped.
Last edited by yellow stx; 03-27-2007 at 09:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by 2005lariatky
There have been a few problems with the 04+ body style with the center console with an electrical short. My girlfriends aunt has a 04 King Ranch and the wires melted in the console and almost caught fire. Good luck!!!
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[QUOTE=tiny1]As chief of an all volunteer fire dept. with no in quaters crew, all that I can say is 45 minutes?????
OK, I may have exagerrated a little. I was a little excited that night watching my baby burn. lol. It seemed like it took forever for the fire to be put out. In reality, I think it may have took around 15-20 minutes for them to finally finish hosing it down. The whole night was a blur.
Yes there was a magnesium burn because I could see bright white light behind the grill and it kept sparking underneath.
My insurance company finally towed it yesterday and now I have to fill out an afadavit and I'm guessing it won't be till next week before I get a determination on whether it's totalled. I certainly hope they total it because I really don't want the truck back if they have to do that much work to fix it plus I'm guessing the resale value will drastically be lower.
OK, I may have exagerrated a little. I was a little excited that night watching my baby burn. lol. It seemed like it took forever for the fire to be put out. In reality, I think it may have took around 15-20 minutes for them to finally finish hosing it down. The whole night was a blur.
Yes there was a magnesium burn because I could see bright white light behind the grill and it kept sparking underneath.
My insurance company finally towed it yesterday and now I have to fill out an afadavit and I'm guessing it won't be till next week before I get a determination on whether it's totalled. I certainly hope they total it because I really don't want the truck back if they have to do that much work to fix it plus I'm guessing the resale value will drastically be lower.
#43
Originally Posted by shookman34
Man..I'm sorry to hear about this.....those are some interesting pics. I can't believe it didn't burn up the interior. Hopefully your insurance co. takes care of you....best of luck.
#44
Originally Posted by bajabenedik
OK, I may have exagerrated a little. I was a little excited that night watching my baby burn. lol. It seemed like it took forever for the fire to be put out. In reality, I think it may have took around 15-20 minutes for them to finally finish hosing it down. The whole night was a blur.
Good luck with the insurance company and I agree with you, I hope that they total it for you.
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Not to change the subject and if I'm incorrectly posting, please tell me.
Since I no longer have my truck, I'd like to sell my SuperChips performance tuner for my 5.4L F-150. Does anybody know if I can reset it back to default without having my truck? Do I need to contact SuperChips? Not even sure if it can be done but if anybody has any info, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Since I no longer have my truck, I'd like to sell my SuperChips performance tuner for my 5.4L F-150. Does anybody know if I can reset it back to default without having my truck? Do I need to contact SuperChips? Not even sure if it can be done but if anybody has any info, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!