Total loss... 🤦🏼‍♂️ Engine bay fire burned down my Bronco

[KRoyal080]

So this happened yesterday. Had just hit 25k miles on my '22 Badlands Bronco. Pulled into a rest area. Shut the vehicle off. Was gone at most 5 minutes and walked out to see black smoke pouring out of the hood. Fire was contained to the engine bay until the flames were so high the hard top caught fire, and the rest is history. Fire department was unable to determine cause. Up until this point, I have had zero issues with the vehicle. Sad day...

Update: it's a 2.7 Auto

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[Elmosaurus]

That sucks. Sorry to see it.

 

[HotdogThud]

Bronco: The hottest car on the market!

Too soon?

(genuinely sorry, man. Hope the insurance takes good care of you)

 

[PWillette]

Dam, that sucks man. At least your OK

 

[Wannabe Techie]

HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!! Glad you are ok and no one was around. That is crazy.

 

[Itchysquatch]

Man, those images make me sad. I guess on the positive side, no one was hurt. Imagine if a Dog or child were in the car. Sorry for your loss, and I hope you replace it soon.

 

[MK0412]

Please update if or when a cause is determined. Glad nobody got hurt

 

[run2savelives]

So sorry!!! Glad you are okay

 

[swooshdave]

Doesn't look like you made any modifications?

 

[Lab00Rat]

Looks like it was a V6, no?

 

[Baja Bronco]

Glad you’re OK, Bronco can be replaced. Curious to know what caused it?

 

[Spooled]

@Ford Motor Company here's a VIN you should get.

 

[TNcoupe]

Please update if or when a cause is determined. Glad nobody got hurt

Wont be able to determine anything from whats left.

 

[Corgran]

Doesn't look like you made any modifications?

I see some fog lights, but that's it.

What a bummer!

 

[BroncoPls!]

Saw this and went out and installed my Element fire extinguisher on the back of the cage. Sorry for this, think it could be electrical related to the ditch lights?

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