# 2021 FORD EDGE — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1829516` · 2022-07-29 · 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:** EDGE
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Speed:** 38 mph
## Narrative
Vehicle was traveling on a rural road when driver attempted to brake.  Driver witnessed flames from under their vehicle when applying brakes.  Driver had to stop the vehicle by laying it in a ditch and escaping the engulfed car. Post accident it was noted and shown a significant amount of brake fluid on the ground from the incident. Bystanders say that the vehicle was blowing flames out from under neath while attempting to stop.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*