# 2008 FORD FUSION — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1646750` · 2020-02-15 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FUSION
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 150,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
BRAKE PEDAL GETS "SOFT" AND REQUIRES SIGNIFICANTLY MORE TRAVEL TO ACTIVATE BRAKES.  ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.  AT LEAST 2 ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THIS.  FURTHERMORE WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX THE ISSUE
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