Issue ID | 1579206 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11229672 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EDGE |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 28/06/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While travelling in the left lane, of a three lane highway, next to a semi-tractor trailer, the truck changed lanes into my lane. I was fully in the lane when he signaled a change and began to move over. I activated the vehicle horn and braked hard but, it was apparent that he never heard the horn as the operator continued into my lane. This has happened twice in the last year. (same scenario) (the vehicle horn is about as loud as a 1965 vw beetle.) i brought this ford edge to sunny side motors, holden, ma. I was informed, and provided a ford computer printout that this that this year 2018 edge, had one of the two horns deleted by the manufacturer. Instead of the two, hi/lo horns provided on this and all other vehicles for many many years, my 2018 edge has only one horn. Thiis horn is absolutely anemic and can not be heard in traffic and i believe this is an unacceptable, serious safety hazard. Had it not been for my skilled emergency evasive maneuvers, there surely could have had disastrous results. ( i have had many years training in emergency vehicle operation.) this is a serious safety hazard!!!!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RUTLAND, MA |
VIN pattern | 2FMPK4K99JBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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