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The charger keeps coming into question BUT it was a USB charger and the end connector melted (not the internal wiring). The USB cord is a simple device - no voltage adaptation, fuses, etc just basic USB-A to mini USB cable - and still works. The dealer stated that this circuit is a 2A...

It's an XLT... has USB, etc all in one small area under in dash display. Flame actually came from the round "cigarette lighter" outlet - the USB cable was plugged in but not in contact with the outlet (although one end melted - fire vs rubber cable end) Positive it was a flame - smoke...

Sorry, hope I got attention though - The other day my 2012 Explorer (2mos old) tried to imitate a flame thrower by shooting a flame from the 12V outlet in the dash. Took it to Ford dealer - they ran diagnostics said "there is no problem", "you saw a spark", and "this cannot happen." 1...