# 2011 FORD F-150 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2250713` · 2026-09-25 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
I was parking the vehicle and turned off the engine when the speakers gave out a loud noise.  I turned the truck on to see if it would continue but there was no music and smoke began coming out around the radio.  I moved the truck away from building and retrieved the fire extinguisher from the back seat.  I noticed the "door ajar" warning was on even when the doors were closed.  The smoke subsided and I did some quick research online.  I was able to find a lot of information about the wire harness between the driver's side rear door and door frame being damaged, producing these symptoms.  I disconnected the battery and removed the sheath from the wiring harness.  Three wires were severed and several were frayed.  (see attached photos) I contacted the local Ford dealership and they explained how it could be replaced at the wire connector in the door frame.  Most trucks have a connector in the door frame, this truck does not so the Ford tech offered to solder the wires together.  I am experienced in wiring and auto mechanics so I completed the repairs myself as he described.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*