Not something you want to see

[b1lanc]

No idea what year it was, but not a pleasant sight. Was a dually towing a Momentum - Wolf Creek Pass. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=658522362969313&set=a.222157129939174

 

[CharlieL]

No idea what year it was, but not a pleasant site. Was a dually towing a Momentum - Wolf Creek Pass. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=658522362969313&set=a.222157129939174

Sad situation. Facebook pic data says July 15, 2023 - so recent. The fire department's post states "fire was extinguished and there were no injuries to passengers or firefighters to report. Cause of the fire was overheating." Ouch!

 

[b1lanc]

Since we are headed to high country, I'm not sure I have my dash set up correctly to watch what I need to watch. In the east, didn't have to worry too much. But last year, kept my eye on on coolant temp in 106F driving through Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota and now I'm not sure I have my display set up where it should be for towing a heavy trailer.

 

[Wanderlust073]

There must be five hundred trailers a day going over that pass this time of year without issue. Definitely a freak incident. Maybe the guy sat on his brakes the whole way down like most of the truckers who turn their semis into bonfires.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Article said he was at the top of the pass so unlikely a brake issue. Maybe an unfixed 68RFE blew out trans fluid?

I've pulled Wolf Creek many times, never had an issue. Running down without an exhaust brake isn't especially fun but it's doable without incident if you know how to mountain drive.

Last time I pulled it was the most fun. 16K in tow and I could run the speed limit or a bit above if I wanted.

ETA: have to check out the GDRV Facebook groups to see if this was anyone there or more info.

 

[flan]

Article said he was at the top of the pass so unlikely a brake issue. Maybe an unfixed 68RFE blew out trans fluid?

I've pulled Wolf Creek many times, never had an issue. Running down without an exhaust brake isn't especially fun but it's doable without incident if you know how to mountain drive.

Last time I pulled it was the most fun. 16K in tow and I could run the speed limit or a bit above if I wanted.

ETA: have to check out the GDRV Facebook groups to see if this was anyone there or more info.

Front end looked like a older body style, I don’t believe they had the dipstick issue prior to 2021 or the valve body recall from early 2019.

 

[b1lanc]

ETA: have to check out the GDRV Facebook groups to see if this was anyone there or more info.

I haven't seen anything on the non Facebook forums - we pull a GD also. The FB link was posted on one of those forums with the same thought.

 

[Blythkd1]

Maybe something went awry during regen? I triggered a stationary regen a while back and I'll never do that again. I had the hood up and thought it was going to burn up, it was so hot.

Some friends that run fleet Fords have had multiple fires. Not 100% sure what caused it. Of course, there's always the possibility of electrical too. A chafed wire or cable can easily start a fire. Some of these trucks get wrenched on a lot more than they used to and it can be a challenge for even a seasoned professional to get all the wires back laying like they should. I pulled a 2012 Duramax engine out a few years ago and glad I had taken plenty of pictures before starting. I had to pull more than one item back off to get wires back where they belonged.

 

[b1lanc]

Wonder what year the truck was and if it was part of the grid heater relay recall?

 

[CaptainMike]

Hmmm, looks like the cherry from Earl's ci-gar not only lit the cuff of his pants on fire, but spread rapidly as well...