Anything like this happened in Camaro history? - Mustang fire while cruising

mechramc · 10-26-2016, 03:07 AM

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/show...=18255&page=22

Not one to gloat...nor to take pleasure out of this. Also not saying All mustangs are fire prone now (crowd prone maybe)...But just curious, has anyone heard of something happening like this in Camaro history? I know there were a few Challengers whose engine blew up for no reason a few years back...but any Camaros?

Also...those pictures are gonna be in my mind for a while now....

MiamiBlueCamaro · 10-26-2016, 06:30 AM

SS 1LE · 10-26-2016, 07:27 AM

So I know of (and I don't even follow this) of about five GT's and three GT350's that have cought fire over the past year or so. Seems Ford is going to have a real problem on their hands if they don't get to the root of this. They have had fire issues before, like with the 1.6 Ecoboosts that had to be recalled twice. Yes, any car can have an issue and catch fire, but that is a rare case. But multiple cases in a short timeframe of the same car make you wonder...

SS 1LE · 10-26-2016, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechramc

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/show...=18255&page=22

Not one to gloat...nor to take pleasure out of this. Also not saying All mustangs are fire prone now (crowd prone maybe)...But just curious, has anyone heard of something happening like this in Camaro history? I know there were a few Challengers whose engine blew up for no reason a few years back...but any Camaros?

Also...those pictures are gonna be in my mind for a while now....

You should really edit the thread title, and make it say (Mustang fires) at the end. The thread title is very open ended...

PinLover · 10-26-2016, 07:47 AM

5th Gen on fire here:

SS 1LE · 10-26-2016, 01:59 PM

Stop sale on GT350's:

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471291

avalonandl · 10-26-2016, 02:33 PM

Ford claims no knowledge of fires...... BS

http://autoweek.com/article/recalls/...50-and-gt350rs

SS 1LE · 10-26-2016, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avalonandl

Ford claims no knowledge of fires...... BS

http://autoweek.com/article/recalls/...50-and-gt350rs

Um, read one post above yours.

mechramc · 10-26-2016, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinLover

5th Gen on fire here:

this is a crash...understandable.

The mustang though left the dealership after a check engine light service. They checked and said everything was alright and gave back the car, which did not have the engine light again. And then it just caught fire while the poor guy was driving home. No accident or no other warning - just fire while on road.

PinLover · 10-26-2016, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechramc

this is a crash...understandable.

Just to clarify, it's not a crash. Look at the guy's outfit... a service tech testing the car after a repair. Not sure of the details.

addisonpeterson · 10-26-2016, 04:04 PM

I remember a few years back a guy's Camaro catch fire. I remember he was on the 5th gen forums. I cant remember if it was a SS or ZL1, but it was something about the wiring.

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mechramc Drives: None Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 22	Anything like this happened in Camaro history? - Mustang fire while cruising http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/show...=18255&page=22 Not one to gloat...nor to take pleasure out of this. Also not saying All mustangs are fire prone now (crowd prone maybe)...But just curious, has anyone heard of something happening like this in Camaro history? I know there were a few Challengers whose engine blew up for no reason a few years back...but any Camaros? Also...those pictures are gonna be in my mind for a while now.... Last edited by mechramc; 10-26-2016 at 03:49 PM. Reason: Added more detail

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SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	So I know of (and I don't even follow this) of about five GT's and three GT350's that have cought fire over the past year or so. Seems Ford is going to have a real problem on their hands if they don't get to the root of this. They have had fire issues before, like with the 1.6 Ecoboosts that had to be recalled twice. Yes, any car can have an issue and catch fire, but that is a rare case. But multiple cases in a short timeframe of the same car make you wonder... __________________

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SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Stop sale on GT350's: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471291 __________________

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avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Ford claims no knowledge of fires...... BS http://autoweek.com/article/recalls/...50-and-gt350rs Last edited by avalonandl; 10-26-2016 at 02:44 PM.

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addisonpeterson Bad Camaro Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT Convertible RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 100	I remember a few years back a guy's Camaro catch fire. I remember he was on the 5th gen forums. I cant remember if it was a SS or ZL1, but it was something about the wiring.

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