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2011 FORD FUSION — SERVICE BRAKES

fire · 1697158 · 2020-10-03

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
FUSION
Year
2011
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Miles at failure
35,000
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 45 MPH, THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING SO THAT WE WERE UNABLE TO FULLY STOP SAFELY. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF A TIRE AND BURNING INSIDE OF THE WHEEL. THE ABS SYSTEM SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING AND WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE DIDN'T HIT ANYONE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11362529
Machine
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