# 2011 FORD FUSION — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1697158` · 2020-10-03 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FUSION
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 35,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## 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.
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