Issue ID | 1664497 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11327000 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 02/05/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The car was parked in a lot. I started it, put it in reverse, and the check brake system warning message came up. The brakes made a loud metallic screeching sound when i began backing. When i tried to apply the brake, it was sluggish and difficult to stop the vehicle. I had it towed to a nearby ford dealership, where they replaced a brake switch. Nine days later, the exact same thing happened, this time at my home. The car was towed to my mechanic (not the ford house), who found a code in history indicating that the problem had a technician notice that states to replace power brake booster. He could not make the car duplicate the issue after clearing the codes, so i chose not to replace it. This part and repair will be over $800! When my mechanic called the ford house to find the code they used to determine that a brake switch was out, he was told they did not make a note of the code. My mechanic went on to tell me that i should still have brakes if this happens again, but they will not be assisted by the booster and will require longer distances to stop. Since there is a technician's safety alert already posted, this has to have occurred on other vehicles, so there should be a safety recall to replace this booster. Ford did change the booster used the year after my vehicle was manufactured. I also wonder if the ford house replaced a brake switch that was actually functioning properly when they needed to replace the booster. Since we have no code to refer to, we will never know. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96027 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DENVER CITY, TX |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0SUXFRXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 1 |
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