My Ford Maverick EcoBoost caught on fire and exploded!!! 🔥

[MakinDoForNow]

Interesting that there were three explosions. Two for the tires, but what was the third?

I'll bet the third explosion was the second tire which exploded. What was the first explosion?

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[sanhozay]

The hybrid required holes to be added to increase air flow in the engine compartment whereas the fuel tank recall was to remove holes in the gas tank.

Ahhh, i see what you mean now!

 

[93nighthawk]

I don’t want to make this thread on about what I should or shouldn’t . It’s about concerns and why it did so , it could make a change for the better for future Maverick owners .

It did it because of the actions and inactions you did. That is the reason people keep bringing up what you did, not the Maverick. A part started to fail, My guess is an oil line or contector, yet you did not head the warnings, when the check engine light started flashing and it started smoking. Not only did you keep driving, you decided to add more oil to the system. Until you realize that the escalation from a down vehicle to a fire bomb was done by your actions, nothing is going to change and the same incedent can happen again, no matter what line of vehicle you drive.

 

[Tom Cruise]

That’s good you were able to get out, also Great to learn when the oil is being thrown all over not to add more.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

im sorry for your lost man . glad you got away from it in time and no one got hurt. that really sucks

 

[fossil]

I'll bet the third explosion was the second tire which exploded. What was the first explosion?

first explosion was the moment it burst into flame. hot flamable gasses in an enclosed space.

 

[Car Nut]

You put out a gas fire with a watering can?

Personal story from many years ago: I was working at a gas station as a station attendant. Management and the mechanic asked me to walk a distance, to a customer vehicle, and drive it to our work area, as the customer stated it would not start or run properly. I went to that vehicle a Ford with V-8 engine. Started the vehicle, then opened the hood to check on things. A fire started on the intake manifold as it's carburetor was flooding. What to do ? Somehow I found newspapers and put the fire out successfully with the wadded up newspapers. Then I walked back to the shop, asking for additional help.

 

[Barracuda340]

Theres a black XL ecoboost AWD 4K on evilbay that's been hit in the back. $19k for it. Needs RR outer bed skin, bumper cover, tailgate, and RR taillight. If that blue one was mine and as toasty as it is, I'd be asking the insurance company what I could buy it back for. Probably pennies on the dollar. Even if $1k for the carcass, that's a heck of a deal. Since I do automotive sheetmetal repair as a hobby, I'd have my buddy pull the rear frame rails straight on the black one using his Car O Liner if needed. Then use the blue one as a donor. If anything else is bent, I can just drill the spot welds to remove and weld in replacement parts off the donor. I'd strip anything else that's useable out of the blue donor. When done I'd cut it up and run it across the scales for scrap weight.

 

[Sykotyk]

If this were a common problem with early builds I doubt you'd be the first. Sounds like catastrophic failure of a gasket. Leaking oil is one thing. But getting spray into the underside of the hood would've been an immediate park on the side of the road and wait for a tow truck situation for me.

You DO NOT want hot oil contacting your exhaust pipes. Cold oil like from dropping by filling is bad enough. But hot fresh oil flying everywhere is terrible. Instantly burning and snapping off hitting every flammable thing around. Such as writing harnesses or plastic clips.

 

[Guv]

Did you have the recall done where they drilled holes to make sure there is enough drainage in case of oil leaks? I think it was issue to address this issue.

I don’t think this would help with oil dripping from the hood!
Sounds like a missing oil fill cap and Unpredictable Ecoboost ownership.

 

[Guv]

Yep, I wondered at the time why the Ecoboost was not included and assumed because it had no shutters to restrict air flow. This will most likely cause a recall for Ecoboost.

No it won’t!

 

[Mikknj]

Did you have the recall done where they drilled holes to make sure there is enough drainage in case of oil leaks? I think it was issue to address this issue.

That's besides the point though - what catastrophically failed that it could throw oil up onto the hood. If I saw that I would never have driven it - call AAA. And I would not put more oil in. The exhaust manifold is hot enough to cause a flash fire for sure! I'm so glad you and your family are okay. If this plays out with any other Mavericks please shut off the truck and don't drive it!

 

[Mikknj]

No it won’t!

Yea it probably won't. What disturbs me, I was reading several discussion groups noting oil leaks with the 2.0 Eco engine. Earlier today I stuck my head into the engine compartment to check look for any dampness - so far none noted.

 

[Guv]

Yea it probably won't. What disturbs me, I was reading several discussion groups noting oil leaks with the 2.0 Eco engine. Earlier today I stuck my head into the engine compartment to check look for any dampness - so far none noted.

It won’t result in a recall because it hasn’t been a common problem. This particular incident sounds like owner neglect or crappy maintenance.

 

[Eagle11]

let’s get real , a new truck shouldn’t be spraying oil inside the engine bay. It could have been someone else and the spray could be worst where it would be too late and people could get hurt or killed ..

THis post doesn't help you cause

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