Issue ID | 1292876 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10876199 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 13/03/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving down an incline at 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond without warning. Prior to the failure, an unknown sound emitted from the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle was stopped after it crashed into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the head and whiplash. The driver sustained bruises to the left shoulder. Both occupants required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the booster brake system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,765. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4765 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | STOCKTON, CA |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0G7XFRXXXXXX |
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 |
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No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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