Plow Truck Fire

[Cody's Landscaping]

I am glad to be alive!

[Junior M]

I assume thats your truck? Whats the story behind it?

[Nick's Lawn Care]

holy cow!!!

[Cody's Landscaping]

Yeah its my truck i have another one that someone else was driving at the time so i was in this truck my spare. I was making passes in one of my parking lots that i maintain and i put the truck in reverse and the thing sparked fire. I quickly hoped out of the truck and called 911. The other driver tried plowing the truck in to stop the fire but it was burning to fast. By the tiime the fire department came it was to latethe truck was shot.

[Lawn Freak]

Dang dude! What the hell caused it to catch? I have heard stories about the cruise on older Fords doing that

[Cody's Landscaping]

Cruise Let me ask u a question how do u use cruise control when ur plowing?

[Lawn Freak]

Cruise Let me ask u a question how do u use cruise control when ur plowing?

Did the truck have cruise? It was something with the control module for it under the hood getting a power surge or something and catching. It can happen with the cruise on or off, it has even happened over night when the truck sits. I had a recall done on mine for that deal. I think it was like a faulty wiring harness they replace or something

[Cody's Landscaping]

I think that the trucks exhaust leak was blowing hot air against the fuel line and it caught and i didnt turn the truck off when i jumped out it was not my first reaction. Since it was still running the fuel was all over the place

[STIHL GUY]

wow that really sucks

[Chris1594]

wow that really sucks what are you going to do now even though you have another truck?

[TXNSLighting]

Did the truck have cruise? It was something with the control module for it under the hood getting a power surge or something and catching. It can happen with the cruise on or off, it has even happened over night when the truck sits. I had a recall done on mine for that deal. I think it was like a faulty wiring harness they replace or something

wrong year bud.

[born2farm]

Did the truck have cruise? It was something with the control module for it under the hood getting a power surge or something and catching. It can happen with the cruise on or off, it has even happened over night when the truck sits. I had a recall done on mine for that deal. I think it was like a faulty wiring harness they replace or something

had the same recall on my truck.

[thu cutting edge]

yea it is 97-now, the cruise modules can spark fire but the older trucks didnt have that recall. but im glad to see your allright.

[jd75760]

It also includes 96. I got a letter last week telling me not to park near any structures untill repairs have been made.

[DeereHauler]

I think that the trucks exhaust leak was blowing hot air against the fuel line and it caught and i didnt turn the truck off when i jumped out it was not my first reaction. Since it was still running the fuel was all over the place

that sucks, glad your ok, i hope your insurance will cover your loss.

[jimslawns]

I think it was trucks from 93 up, my 95 had the recall as well. I'll see if I can find it somewhere for sure.

[DLAWNS]

I'm glad to see that you're okay.

[KCfireman]

I think that the trucks exhaust leak was blowing hot air against the fuel line and it caught and i didnt turn the truck off when i jumped out it was not my first reaction. Since it was still running the fuel was all over the placeIf your car ever does catch on fire, always shut the engine off. That way the fuel stops circulating from the back to the front. Glad to see your ok. If that was me driving the engine, we would've saved your truck.

[AI Inc]

that sucks, glad your ok, i hope your insurance will cover your loss.

Who carries ins on an 11 + yr old truck?

[81Bronk36]

Yup I got a 93 and mine needs the recall done on it as well. I can't believe you didn't shut it off, but I have never been in the same situation. I also carry a fire ext, but a running gasoline fire you weren't gonna get close enough to use it:cry:

[NNJLandman]

Where were you plowing? That sign looks familiar. I plow an account in Totawa.

[TXNSLighting]

Who carries ins on an 11 + yr old truck?

I hope youre kidding...

[yard_smart]

I hope youre kidding...

Ya me too. . . . I carry commercial insurance on all my vehicles

[NNJLandman]

in the state of NJ not carrying insurance is one of the highest(priced) moving violation offenses and carries and automatic license suspension

[Lawn Freak]

I'm sorry but I do think its pretty stupid to be driving a vehicle with a problem that serious. I would never drive my vehicle with ANYthing wrong with it. Not only can you be killed from the carbon monoxide it produces. Just my 02

[Furness & Sons L&L]

glad u r ok.....

[ALC-GregH]

Rule #1, ALWAYS TURN THE KEY OFF IF SOMETHING HAPPENS. :D As for the exhaust leak, you should really take a look at it, on the next truck. :) Glad your OK

As for the insurance, do all of you guys bitching carry full coverage commercial insurance on the piece of $hit truck you drive? It's one thing to carry it on a newer vehicle but a old worn out truck? Lets be real here.

[TXNSLighting]

Rule #1, ALWAYS TURN THE KEY OFF IF SOMETHING HAPPENS. :D As for the exhaust leak, you should really take a look at it, on the next truck. :) Glad your OK

As for the insurance, do all of you guys bitching carry full coverage commercial insurance on the piece of $hit truck you drive? It's one thing to carry it on a newer vehicle but a old worn out truck? Lets be real here.

uh yeh??? What the crap is that?! If you're driving a truck on the road you NEED to have insurance. You're an idiot if you dont have insurance on all your business equipment.

[Lawn Freak]

Yep, here in Kansas you will get a ticket if you get pulled over and don't have CURRENT insurance. Let alone no insurance. Its probably a nationwide law that any vehicle on any public roadway shall have insurance......

[Junior M]

You have to have insurance here to even get a license plate...

[mrusk]

I am sure this guy has liablity insurance on the truck. I assume he ment to say that he does not have collison insurance or in other words insurance that covers the truck if he crashes it into a tree or it if it burns down.

[Tyler7692]

My general liability policy also covers $25K in equipment loss.

[DUSTYCEDAR]

Glad your ok

[yard_smart]

I run 250/500/250 commercial insurance on my vehicles . . .that's 250k medical coverage for one person in the other vehicle, 500k medical coverage total for the other vehicle (no matter how many people) and 250k for any damaged cause to a property by the vehicle

[dura to the max]

Dang dude! What the hell caused it to catch?

they circled the problem on the grille.:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[M&SLawnCare]

I am sure this guy has liablity insurance on the truck. I assume he ment to say that he does not have collison insurance or in other words insurance that covers the truck if he crashes it into a tree or it if it burns down.

I'ld agree. Car insurance is so ridiculous in NJ that most people only carry liability unless your in a new car. Liability only covers damage you do to others and medical expenses. It doesn't help with damages to your own car at all. Highest car insurance in the country hurts :(

[KCfireman]

I'm sorry but I do think its pretty stupid to be driving a vehicle with a problem that serious. I would never drive my vehicle with ANYthing wrong with it. Not only can you be killed from the carbon monoxide it produces. Just my 02That's kinda like me saying I'd never drive on the road when a 14 yr/o is driving his truck w/ his mowers.

[Cody's Landscaping]

I'm sorry but I do think its pretty stupid to be driving a vehicle with a problem that serious. I would never drive my vehicle with ANYthing wrong with it. Not only can you be killed from the carbon monoxide it produces. Just my 02

Listen it is not an onnthe road truck it never leaves the parking lot we were plowing

[Cody's Landscaping]

If your car ever does catch on fire, always shut the engine off. That way the fuel stops circulating from the back to the front. Glad to see your ok. If that was me driving the engine, we would've saved your truck.

Why should i chance my life for an old beat up plow truck

[KS_Grasscutter]

So I guess being a firefighter and mowing part time gives you the right to be an arrogant dick to those that work in this industry full time. Thats handy...

Sucks about the truck, my Dad had an 88 Ranger burn up in a wheat field one day. I ASSUME the battery shorted out or something and caught the truck on fire, which lit the field on fire. We do know it was NOT from the stubble touching the exhaust/cat/muffler, as it was cut real low.

[KCfireman]

So I guess being a firefighter and mowing part time gives you the right to be an arrogant dick to those that work in this industry full time. Thats handy...

Sucks about the truck, my Dad had an 88 Ranger burn up in a wheat field one day. I ASSUME the battery shorted out or something and caught the truck on fire, which lit the field on fire. We do know it was NOT from the stubble touching the exhaust/cat/muffler, as it was cut real low.I mow full time and go to school full time. I'm gonna be working on my double major.

[KS_Grasscutter]

What year was the truck? Was it an F150 or F250?

[Cody's Landscaping]

I like group hugs.

Hey listen man im sorry about all this this truck fire really pissed me off and i didnt mean to take it out on someone else so i apoligize for everyting i said

[KCfireman]

Hey listen man im sorry about all this this truck fire really pissed me off and i didnt mean to take it out on someone else so i apoligize for everyting i saidno hard feelings. Just tryin to help you out. There have been plenty of people on this site get banned cause of their language they used in a thread.:waving:

[dura to the max]

listen, ive seen all these situations and as tough as we may be on the outside we break down and cry when some of this happens. remember, we all do something like this on the side...and we all have families. the incidents we deal w/ every day are issues we thank God we dont have to deal w/ in our own lives. we have emotion and we feel for your loss. but i would get to know LS some more before you post some too much, b/c you're going to get bashed. its part of LS.

[KCfireman]

listen, ive seen all these situations and as tough as we may be on the outside we break down and cry when some of this happens. remember, we all do something like this on the side...and we all have families. the incidents we deal w/ every day are issues we thank God we dont have to deal w/ in our own lives. we have emotion and we feel for your loss. but i would get to know LS some more before you post some too much, b/c you're going to get bashed. its part of LS.Aint nothing like waking up at 3:00 am in the morning to the sound of your pager going off.........."10-28 Structure fire, blah blah"

[Michael J. Donovan]

ok guys, yes, I cleaned up this thread a bit. It appears as though you have corrected the misunderstanding, harsh exchange of words, etc. so let's move on. Also, keep in mind the appropriateness of your language when posting...we do not need what was posted and removed this evening.

thanks :waving:

[White Gardens]

Rule #1, ALWAYS TURN THE KEY OFF IF SOMETHING HAPPENS. :D As for the exhaust leak, you should really take a look at it, on the next truck. :) Glad your OK

As for the insurance, do all of you guys bitching carry full coverage commercial insurance on the piece of $hit truck you drive? It's one thing to carry it on a newer vehicle but a old worn out truck? Lets be real here.

87 Ford F-350 dually. It is an integral part of my biz with an 8 foot mason dump, and 9 foot plow. Looks slightly like crap, but runs like a champ.

Nothing less than Full Coverage. Too bad only one company will cover it fully.

[Chris1594]

That's kinda like me saying I'd never drive on the road when a 14 yr/o is driving his truck w/ his mowers.

you just sumed up my buddy lawn freak lol :laugh: Merry Christmas Lawn Freak :waving:

[CrystalCreek]

Holy cow dude!!! Thank God you are ok. Although trucks are replaceable, I would still shed a tear if my mistress went up in flames. I hope you can still work. I read you have a second truck. That is good. His the current economy, trucks are a dime a dozen. You should be able to find a good deal. I hear the big 3 are have trouble:hammerhead:. Maybe you can get a better deal on a new one. Good to hear your safe, again.

[South Florida Lawns]

In the lower portion of pic looks like somebody had Super Swamper Bogger tires.

Glad your alright

[Cody's Landscaping]

Those are Bobcat S-175 tire tracks

[CrystalCreek]

Cody, I just noticed you are only a few towns away. Hows the business treating you? Im pretty bored with it being winter and all. Maybe I'll see you on the road one day.:usflag:

[Cody's Landscaping]

Cody, I just noticed you are only a few towns away. Hows the business treating you? Im pretty bored with it being winter and all. Maybe I'll see you on the road one day.:usflag:

Good hows the business treatin u?

Maby someday we will see each other on the road

[J&R Landscaping]

Glad to hear your ok! Good luck getting another truck!

[rusty_keg_3]

I know what it was, that blue oval on the front. But sorry about your loss.

[Lawn Freak]

Wow, talk about bumping an old thread