Issue ID | 1638064 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11301472 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 05/01/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | City of soledad california police interceptor utility brake pedal went to the floor loss brake fluid during patrol no one got hurt found passenger side hose rip suddenly. Tow in to city shop inspect brake lines found also driver side swollen near crimp ready to explode have to pysicaly removal cover ford uses to see defect. Found additional police fleet had same problem during there training. Poor design of the hose cause brake hose to rip |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53880 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOLEDAD, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8AR3EGXXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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