Issue ID | 1344094 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10937651 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/12/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The first time i drove this car on less than one inch of snow, it slid through turn. I was driving west on hwy 30 at around 40 m. P. H., slowed and entered turning lane to turn north onto hwy 21. When i brake, car slid so i applied brakes a little firmer. The abs were active and making the bing-bing-bing noise they make, but car slid through northbound lane, stopping finally with car over yellow center line of southbound hwy 21 traffic. Thank god there was no car sitting at the intersection, because i would have hit their driver's side. I have had zimmerman ford in cedar rapids, ia look at my brakes twice now, with no resolution. I even replaced tires after this event and had one of their servicemen tell me they had the same issue with his fusion. He too, replaced the tires, which had no effect. The brakes grab with force whenever they get moisture on them, from rain, dew, or snow. The dealer has been made aware of this issue, but don't care. I feel i am going to die in this car and am scared to death to drive it in another iowa winter, but have no choice. The traction control sucks also, the car spins on wet grass or rainy intersections, and even shallow mud puddles. I feel the brakes and traction control on these fusions require investigation before someone loses their life from these issues. Thank you |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLUTIER, IA |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0H92ERXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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