F150 Recall Lawyer
The Ford F150 pickup truck is one of the most popular utility vehicles around the world. Thousands of units have been sold worldwide, and few owners are aware of the fact that life-threatening danger potentially lurks under their hood.
In 2004, Ford announced that almost 3.8 million 1994- 2002 F150 vehicles were recalled due to a problem with cruise control system. Researchers discovered that brake fluid could leak into the cruise control switch in these trucks and corrode components, causing overheating even hours after the car is turned off. This defect is suspected of causing over 1,100 fires, two of which allegedly killed an elderly woman in Iowa and a four year old girl in Georgia.
If you were involved in an F150 truck fire you may have the right to collect damages. Don’t delay, for the law limits the amount of time you have to take action against those who injured you. Contact a knowledgeable recall attorney today in order to explore your legal options.
Ford Recall Lawyers & Attorneys
Ford Motor Company announced a recall of almost 4 million vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2002, including the immensely popular F150 truck. It was one of the largest recalls in automotive history, both for its scope of vehicles and the number of model years covered.
An internal Ford investigation revealed that brake fluid could seep into the delicate electronic components in the cruise control system and cause it to short out and possibly overheat. There have been at least two reported deaths associated with this defect. Engine fires are even possible hours after the car is parked and turned off.
If your Ford vehicle suffered an engine fire due to this defect you may have a right to take action. You have a right to purchase and drive vehicles that are safe to operate, and those companies who sell you unsafe products must be held accountable. Contact an experienced attorney now and take action today.
F150 Truck Fires
The popular F150 Ford Truck was subject to one of the largest recalls in automotive history in 2004. Ford recalled almost four million vehicles after 1,100 fires were caused by a faulty seal in the brake fluid compartment that caused the cruise control switch to short circuit and overheat.
Some fires occurred hours after the vehicles were parked and turned off. One particularly tragic event occurred when an F150 truck parked in the garage of a family in Georgia caught fire. The blaze quickly spread to the house where it killed a four year old girl.
No one should have to suffer because a company cut corners at the price of your safety. If you were involved in one of the more than 1,100 fires caused by defective switches in Ford vehicles, you may have the right to take action against the automaker. Contact an experienced attorney today.
Garage Fire
On January 1, 2004, a Ford F150 pickup truck parked in the garage of a family in Georgia caught fire. Fire investigators later learned that a faulty cruise control switch short-circuited and overheated, causing the fire to engulf the vehicle and blaze through the house, killing four year old Blake Washington.
As unfortunate as that event is, there are 1,100 more instances of malfunctioning cruise control switches starting devastating fires. In an effort to head off more lawsuits, Ford Motor Company recalled almost 4 million vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2002.
If your Ford vehicle caught fire due to a faulty cruise control switch which caused you injury or loss you may be entitled to take action. You must not hesitate, for the law limits the amount of time you have to protect your rights, so contact someone today.
House Damage
The Ford Motor Company announced in 2004 that it needed to recall almost 4 million vehicles due to a potentially serious problem with the brake fluid leaking into the cruise control system. The fluid can then destroy the delicate wiring inside the system causing it to short out and overheat. The overheating can cause the vehicle to catch fire even hours after it is turned off and parked.
Unfortunately there have been 1,100 reported fires linked to suspected cruise control malfunctions. On January 1, 2004, a Ford F150 truck caught fire while parked in a Georgia garage hours after it was driven. The resulting inferno spread through the garage to the house, engulfing it in flames and killing little four year old Blake Washington.
If your home was damaged by a fire started in your Ford vehicle you may be entitled to take action. Hurry though, for the law limits the amount of time you have to stand up for your rights, and once the statute of limitations expires you can no longer pursue your settlement. Contact a knowledgeable and experienced attorney today.
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