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Old Jan 20, 2026 | 03:13 AM
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my story ....
I am a big f150 raptor fan / promoter and owner , GEN1 then GEN2 ( BURNED TO THE ASHES) and now GEN3 RAPTOR R.
2 months ago ...the delar contacted me ...for a re call to change the break master cylender or what ever is called...
they have changed the part at the dealer ...after one month of changing the part ..... while deiving it in the desert .....lost the brake and the car came into flames! !!!! could not do anything as it just burst!
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Need you guid ...experiance and knowledge ....as of why this happened

my truck was maintained well....was very happy with it! no issues at all ......untell they did the recall !

did anyone experiance the same issue?
can i claim anything from ford?
Any advice...?

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Old Jan 20, 2026 | 03:53 PM
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The fact that it burned down a month after the recall isn't proof that the recall or involved work caused the problem, just means it burned down. When something burns that badly there's not much chance you'll ever figure out what actually caused it.

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Old Jan 21, 2026 | 04:01 PM
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Possibility brake fluid sprayed onto the hot turbo and ignited.
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Old Jan 21, 2026 | 05:20 PM
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Yes, hard to prove but. . . .

Did you notice any problems with the brakes right before the fire? A brake fluid leak big enough to catch fire would have been noticable in how the brakes worked.

Since it happened on the dunes I'm guessing you were working the truck pretty hard.
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Old Jan 28, 2026 | 10:28 PM
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You've had two Raptors that burned to the ground?
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