Issue ID | 1606385 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11265559 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/10/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford fusion. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to come to a stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The vehicle proceeded forward, crashed through a fence, drove through a nearby yard, and struck another fence. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the arms, legs, head, and back. Medical attention was required. While driving at similar speeds and attempting to stop the vehicle, the contact noticed that it would coast into a stop instead of stopping as expected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HEPHZIBAH, GA |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0H74ERXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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 | 45 |
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