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Opened hood and noticed fire and complete melt down of master brake cylinder unit/reservior, which is made of plastic. Major wire harness is near plastic master brake cylinder, some wires are underneath unit. Cause: Oil brake fluid leaking from plastic reservior causing wire to dissolve, then caused a fire to start when starting vehicle.
I feel that this problem was caused by poor engineering by Ford Motor Company. I have contacted Ford motor but they refuse to take responsibilty. This fire was not my fault ! this fire was caused by a faulty plastic brake reservoir unit that leaked on the main wire harness causing a short then a fire. My insurance company paid for the repairs after I paid out $500 dollers for my deductible. I feel that Ford moter should reimburse me my $500 dollars. My insurance company refuses to pursue the matter. Ford motor refuses to take action unless my insurance company talks to them. My hands are tied. I'm just a consumer fighting two giants. Thanks for takeing the time to hear my complaint. Mike N.
- Spring Valley, CA, USA
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- Spring Valley, CA, USA