Toasted Maverick.

[LSchicago]

I do know I will be parking on the street when mine arrives.

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[gunnmitten]

Thanks for the update @LSchicago sounds like this thread can serve as a double warning:
1. we all just need to be maybe not vigilant but aware of potential dangers with these trucks
and
2. to just not post when you aren't adding to the meat of the thread. Not a good look to sift through dozens of shitposts when you're talking about critical safety concerns, stay classy MTC. Never looking forward to see all the clowns in the next thread but they'll be there like flies on shit

 

[LSchicago]

Thanks for the update @LSchicago sounds like this thread can serve as a double warning:
1. we all just need to be maybe not vigilant but aware of potential dangers with these trucks
and
2. to just not post when you aren't adding to the meat of the thread. Not a good look to sift through dozens of shitposts when you're talking about critical safety concerns, stay classy MTC. Never looking forward to see all the clowns in the next thread but they'll be there like flies on shit

I posted knowing there would be some idiotic comments, that's a given. But this is a potential recall coming. This is not the first truck with this issue.

 

[DoubleR]

Why is there a problem with fires when the hybrid Escape should be the same thing?

 

[LSchicago]

Why is there a problem with fires when the hybrid Escape should be the same thing?

That's up to Ford and NHTSA to determine. They are not exactly the same as the Escape, and are built on a different line, and in a different country. Who said there were no cold underhood fires of Escapes? We've only had a few here. Determining the cause will take time, and catching the fire pretty much when it starts.

 

[Traegorn]

UPDATE: Fire Department investigators confirmed the fire started under the hood of the Maverick.

So it's related to the gas engine (since the high voltage battery is located under the vehicle away from the hood).

If I was going to arm chair investigate this, my guess would be a spark from something wrong with the 12 volt system (since that's active when the Mav's parked for the computer and wireless stuff) ignited something in the gas engine. That's what usually causes these issues. Like it *could* have been a spark from the high voltage system, but it seems less likely while parked.

And, again, this may have just been a build issue with this particular Mav, and not a widespread issue.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Where’s the pic of the burnt maverick? I thought the fire recall was in regards to potential fire if there was an oil leak while it was running?

The first recall was to drill holes underneath in the shield to help evaporate and or disperse combustibles to lower the chance of fire. The second recall is to fix the problem that will cause the leakage. Last I knew Ford was working on parts, etc. I don't know if the have finalized that.

 

[flashfearless]

Not really surprised. We really are playing with fire when it comes to hybrids and electric vehicles. I say that with a Tesla in the garage lol!

Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall anyone stating yet that is was a hybrid.

 

[DoubleR]

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/recall-fire-risk-for-ford-escape-and-maverick-lincoln-corsair/

 

[DoubleR]

Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall anyone stating yet that is was a hybrid.

 

[LSchicago]

So it's related to the gas engine (since the high voltage battery is located under the vehicle away from the hood).

If I was going to arm chair investigate this, my guess would be a spark from something wrong with the 12 volt system (since that's active when the Mav's parked for the computer and wireless stuff) ignited something in the gas engine. That's what usually causes these issues. Like it *could* have been a spark from the high voltage system, but it seems less likely while parked.

And, again, this may have just been a build issue with this particular Mav, and not a widespread issue.

High voltage wires run under the hood too, as well as the electric drive motor and generator. A source under the hood has not been pinpointed. I would doubt it's the gas engine, as it was off and cold. Most likely electrical. Could be a 12 voltage accessory too.

 

[Zotman]

Can't find anything about rodents causing fires, but they DO like chewing on wires.

 

[Traegorn]

High voltage wires run under the hood too, as well as the electric drive motor and generator. A source under the hood has not been pinpointed. I would doubt it's the gas engine, as it was off and cold. Most likely electrical. Could be a 12 voltage accessory too.

There are many combustible things in an ICE engine, whether they're cold or not.

 

[23grayXLT84]

A relative sent me this video of his uncles truck. It caught fire at 4 am.

UPDATE: Fire Department investigators confirmed the fire started under the hood of the Maverick.

Any idea what year / build month it was from ?
Saw you confirmed the fire department said it originated from it but your original post also says the same thing. More curious than anything how did he know the origin ?

Glad everyone is ok..not gonna lie. This has me little nervous.

 

[Guv]

There are many combustible things in an ICE engine, whether they're cold or not.

Only with a source of heat, (spark or flame).
This does not include a filthy, dirty 12V battery.

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