Issue ID | 329695 |
Internal NHTSA # | 898840 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | COUGAR |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 03/07/24 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While traveling 30mph in traffic started applying brakes to slow down, had no brakes, and vehicle kept going. Brake pedal was almost to the floor. Also, cruise control had failed. Stopped vehicle and had it towed to mechanic. Was informed that brake booster plunger, had worn out, causing non braking ability.*ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ANTELOPE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1MELM6ZW3VHXXXXXX |
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 | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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