Issue ID | 687681 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10237877 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 12/08/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | During brake test at motor vehicle division the pedal went to the floor. All brake fluid emptied from the reservoir. Further investigation showed rear brake lines are severely corroded and the line to the left rear brake had failed due to the corrosion. The hole was located in the 90 degree bend at the brake drum. Luckily the vehicle could be safely stopped however, the potential for injury was great if this had occurred in a traffic situation. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112744 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEWARK, DE |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5143SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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