Ford Everest catches fire on Test Drive

[Maka]

I really hope this is a one off for Ford's sake, naughty Mr Murphy (law)!

cheer's, Maka

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

If that was caused by an electrical problem it makes me wonder what circuit caused it, the only ones which aren't fused is generally the starter motor power wire, some of the OEM wiring I've seen on some cars makes me wonder.

Where i did my apprenticeship, one of our Ambulances burst into flames because of the way one of the guys ran the auxiliary battery positive wire allowing it to dead short on the battery tray, it was looped behind the tray to make it a bit shorter, it was covered in split tubing but it was rubbing enough to rub through the split tubing and insulation on a 2BS wire, it went up in flames in a patients driveway.

After that happened we had a 500A Mega fuse on the whole system and that wire had to be secured in a particular way.

Wiring is the easiest way to burn your own car to the ground, I see a lot of aftermarket stereo installs with questionable practices.

Whoopsie poopsie!

[vztrt]

It'll be interesting to see what the cause is, as it could be many many different things that could cause it. This car was probably pre production (like a Mondeo they have been sending out).

[Polyal]

Yeah it most likely was a bastardized pre production, look how dark the tint is to hide the interior.

Still, not a good look, it always has me stumped how people find the root cause when that's all that's left.

[Brazen]

It may look dark due to the cabin being filled with black smoke

[FPV+fteT3]

This is what happens when you let the kids in baby seats smoke in the back.

[TRRTRY]

http://www.ford.com.au/suv/everest/accessories/safety#

[davocol]

Originally Posted by Brazen

These things happen, as long as no one was hurt.

Yeah new cars randomly set on fire all the time. Run of the mill stuff.

[FPV+fteT3]

I wonder if they still get the $500 test drive payment sure the car is looking a bit 2nd hand on return but the add does say we will pay $500 simply for taking a test drive.

[MDS69]

You break it you buy it.

[Mowdit]

In the pic the electric tailgate is open, would this open automatically in the event of a major failure/accident to enable the 3rd row an alternative exit point ?
Like some euro cars, all the doors unlock automatically when in an accident.
Did the jerno open the tailgate to get his bag and leave it open to "fan the flames"

Will make for an interesting review in writing
Was a great vehicle, "till it caught fire"

[XRtowcar]

Wow , what a coincidence that it happened to a motoring journo!
Raise's quite a few questions.

[GasoLane]

We would have to wonder that if the car was being tested by "One of News Corp Australia’s motoring journalists, Peter Barnwell" why didn't he write the article instead of Dowling.

(no reply necessary, we all know the answer )

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by Mowdit

Did the jerno open the tailgate to get his bag and leave it open to "fan the flames"

Will make for an interesting review in writing
Was a great vehicle, "till it caught fire"

Yeah the pr!ck should have close the rear tailgate after retrieving his stuff...That the first thing i'd be thinking is my car burst into flames.

"why do you have third degree burns on your hand?"

"Yeah, I thought I better close the door after escaping from a car fire, there's much less damage to the car now and my burns will heal OK. No I wasn't worried about and explosion I just wanted to save a Ford"

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by davocol

Yeah new cars randomly set on fire all the time. Run of the mill stuff.

Car now is a supercar for a fraction of the price!!

[Silver Ghia]

Could it have been caused by some equipment the testers had connected up on the battery to use during the testing?

[sprintman1]

Originally Posted by XRtowcar

Wow , what a coincidence that it happened to a motoring journo!
Raise's quite a few questions.

Such as?

[superroo]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

Could it have been caused by some equipment the testers had connected up on the battery to use during the testing?

Marketing proto's don't get used by anyone else

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Can happen to any car, my old Cortina did the same thing years ago, also had a car alarm in my old XB Coupe short out and catch fire, neighbour had his late model Landcruiser bust into flames as he was driving along recently.

[Wretched]

But but but i thought only Jeeps do that

[Pedro]

WTF is that top radiator hose made out of???

[Syndrome]

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by prydey

So they don't know the cause and yet Dowling feels the need to drag ranger in to it as well. Nothing like creating a bit more negativity toward the brand.

To me the Ranger comparison is fair.
there two ways to take the comment.

to me it said
no Rangers have caught fire so this must be an isolated incident

[Windsor220]

It could be something as simple as leaving an oil cap off. Seen that cause fires before.

[mik]

Originally Posted by Windsor220

It could be something as simple as leaving an oil cap off. Seen that cause fires before.

indeed , or it could have been started by a bit of debris getting caught on the exhaust , it could be anything.

[vztrt]

Seems cars catching fire all over the joint

http://www.caradvice.com.au/400562/l...t-three-stars/

The Lancia Ypsilon has caught fire during a crash test conducted by EuroNCAP in which it managed a dismal two-star rating.

[Falcon SXR8]

Aussie engineering for ya built the bbq right in

[digitalpunk]

Takes giving jounos hotted up test cars to a whole new level.


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[GTLEGEND]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

To me the Ranger comparison is fair.
there two ways to take the comment.

to me it said
no Rangers have caught fire so this must be an isolated incident

Why not mention the BT50 as well? Mmmm

[kaniSS]

Terrible start. It's not looking good.