1996, F-350, crew cab, 4X4, with 35,000 original miles was towing 5th wheel travel trailer in mountainous area. Exhaust pipes caused the spare tire to catch on fire. The spare tire was new and had never been removed since vehicle was purchased in 1996 used, with 3,000 miles on it. The spare tire was about 3-4 inches away from the exhaust pipe heat shield. ( not touching). Rear gas tank was not harmed due to quick action on fire extinguishing. Driver was unaware of fire until notified by persons outside the vehicle. Spare tire burned clear to the core prior to being removed after flames were extinguished.

- Madras, OR, USA

The emissions tubes have constantly burned out of this truck. They have been replaced numerous times! the dealer stated that these particular parts have been redesigned by Ford twice. This defect has caused two minor fires in the firewall. We have been unable to get a full accounting of all work done at all the different dealerships it has been in. I know Ford can pull up all warranted work done by VIN however they will not do so. I was told by a foreman at a Ford truck service center in cullman, Alabama that these particular trucks were prone to this defect and most people did not realize this was a facroty problem and traded them off. We cannot afford to "trade it off" and would be liable if we did not let prople know of this problem. Currently our extended warranty has expired and all 4 tubes are burnout.

- Northport, AL, USA