Issue ID | 1358666 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10956773 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 16/12/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 20 mph in an ice storm, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond without warning. As a result the contact crashed into the median and another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined however. The body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 04/17/17 lj *cn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3J27DLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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