https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-26-mn-63066-story.html
Not to say that your post is any less valid. The F-150 Lightening fires are a real problem also.
I had a Ford truck spontaneously catch fire in 1997.
They weren't called lightening for nothing.
Even way back in the 70’s. Anyone remember the Ford Pinto and its poorly placed gas tank that exploded into flames if hit from the rear?
I had my 85 F250 catch on fire in Colts Mfg parking lot I had lots of help putting it out. turned out to be a bad fuel pump.