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Posted: February 11, 2009

Burning SUV pours smoke over morning commuters

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An SUV burned along Interstate 40 eastbound Wednesday morning.

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An SUV burned along Interstate 40 eastbound Wednesday morning.

Morrisville, N.C. — A car fire along Interstate 40 eastbound sent smoke billowing over rush-hour traffic Wednesday morning.

A red-and-white SUV caught fire shortly after 8 a.m. along the side of the road between between Interstate 540 and Airport Boulevard. Smoke was pouring from the vehicle when emergency crews arrived.

Durham and Morrisville firefighters quickly brought the fire under control.

RELATED TOPICS: Morrisville, Durham

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wrong year for the cruise control disconnects. That year had 2 issues - ignition swtich could overheat, or the impact sensor that shuts off the fuel supply can cause a problem, if the heater core leaked antifreeze on it and the contacts started to short to ground. Not uncommon to leak - uncommon to cause a fire. The ignition switch is a known recall.

Fuel filter is under the passenger area along the frame of the truck. It's not in the engine bay.
schnabba
February 11, 2009 1:28 p.m.
Cruise Control Disconnect Switch that Fords are so Famous For? Maybe he got the 1st recall harness where they put the fuse on the ground and not the hot leg, and hasn't gotten the 2nd recall. What a GREAT wiring job on that sensor......
CarlL
February 11, 2009 11:59 a.m.
That's a hot mess.
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February 11, 2009 11:13 a.m.
they would need to worry about it after the 6 months.
acuranut
February 11, 2009 10:47 a.m.
"call the towing service that towed your vehicle and arrange to pay your bill for the services they performed."

Hopefully they remembered to remove the licensee plate so they won't need to bother with all that.
68_polara
February 11, 2009 10:36 a.m.
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