# 2013 FORD EXPLORER — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `1006684` · 2013-09-03 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 16,000
- **Speed:** 7 mph
## Narrative
I WAS PARKED ON A DRIVEWAY WHICH WAS ELEVATED AND HAD A STEEP SLOPE DOWN TO THE ROAD.  I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHEN I TRIED TO BRAKE THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION.  I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR AND HIT A TREE.
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