My truck burned up last night
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From: Marion VA
Originally Posted by bajabenedik
I'm guessing the F-150 has a good firewall between the engine compartment and the interior. I was also surprised there wasn't more damage to the interior. However, the interior now smells like burnt plastic from the smoke.
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WOO HOO! My insurance claim has been settled. I asked for $24K for the trade-in value plus aftermarket add-ons and they settled with me for $30K. After paying off my truck that'll leave me with a cool $17K to use towards a new vehicle. I'm seriously looking at getting an 07 Explorer. I have an appointment tomorrow to test drive one. Need something that's a bit better on gas than my F-150 since I tend to have a lead foot and that doesn't mix very well with So Cal gas prices. lol.
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From: Friendswood, TX
Originally Posted by bajabenedik
WOO HOO! My insurance claim has been settled. I asked for $24K for the trade-in value plus aftermarket add-ons and they settled with me for $30K. After paying off my truck that'll leave me with a cool $17K to use towards a new vehicle. I'm seriously looking at getting an 07 Explorer. I have an appointment tomorrow to test drive one. Need something that's a bit better on gas than my F-150 since I tend to have a lead foot and that doesn't mix very well with So Cal gas prices. lol.
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From: IL
Originally Posted by Smok][n
ouch thats an awful sight
the previous generations of f150's had problems with the cruise control which would start fires around the brake master cylinder i believe. but there have been no widespread fire problems with these new trucks taht im aware of.
anyway, im sure you will be up and rolling again soon
the previous generations of f150's had problems with the cruise control which would start fires around the brake master cylinder i believe. but there have been no widespread fire problems with these new trucks taht im aware of.
anyway, im sure you will be up and rolling again soon
please elaborate on what years this problem was on ? i want to know
also i know of alot of the 70s models F series trucks that have burnt up, my aunt was in one, it was a 77-79 and it totally burnt up, entire under hood and entire inside cab, completely burnt out, it caught fire as she and her b/f were going somewhere in it, they had to stop and jump out, this was over a decade ago now, i have pics of after the fire somewhere around here still i should scan them sometime, al that was left was the seat frame and metal of the dash and tons of ashes and melted plastic on the floor, and the carb was gone and the battery too, completely melted/burnt away
heard of it happening on many other 70s models f series trucks too.,
thanks
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My uncles 2000 (i think thats the year it was a previous gen) F150 just burnt up in his driveway the other day. His grandson said "hey grampy there's a fire out front". He went and looked out his window and his truck was on fire. He never got the cruise control fixed since he bought the truck used.
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From: North Jersey
Originally Posted by bajabenedik
WOO HOO! My insurance claim has been settled. I asked for $24K for the trade-in value plus aftermarket add-ons and they settled with me for $30K. After paying off my truck that'll leave me with a cool $17K to use towards a new vehicle. I'm seriously looking at getting an 07 Explorer. I have an appointment tomorrow to test drive one. Need something that's a bit better on gas than my F-150 since I tend to have a lead foot and that doesn't mix very well with So Cal gas prices. lol.
That is great news.
We love our Explorer, great vehicle....
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From: Louisville ky
Originally Posted by bajabenedik
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!
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Originally Posted by goldmember
My uncles 2000 (i think thats the year it was a previous gen) F150 just burnt up in his driveway the other day. His grandson said "hey grampy there's a fire out front". He went and looked out his window and his truck was on fire. He never got the cruise control fixed since he bought the truck used.
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From: Puyallup, WA
Originally Posted by bajabenedik
WOO HOO! My insurance claim has been settled. I asked for $24K for the trade-in value plus aftermarket add-ons and they settled with me for $30K. After paying off my truck that'll leave me with a cool $17K to use towards a new vehicle. I'm seriously looking at getting an 07 Explorer. I have an appointment tomorrow to test drive one. Need something that's a bit better on gas than my F-150 since I tend to have a lead foot and that doesn't mix very well with So Cal gas prices. lol.
Funny you mention getting something smaller. I did the same thing, gas prices were going up, got a car. Hated it. Drove it for 1 1/2 years. Finally couldn't take it anymore and traded it in on my current truck. Yeah it sucks at the pump, but everytime I walk out to my truck and see it I smile.
