I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 35 MPH ROAD. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COMPLETELY BUCKLED UNDER THE CAR. I SKIDDED APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET INTO A PARKED CAR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE AXILE WAS BROKEN IN HALF WHICH HAPPENED BEFORE IT HIT THE PARKED CAR. THE COMPLETE WHEEL ASSEMBLY IS NOW SITTING IN NEXT TO THE CAR IN THE AUTO BODY SHOP. AT THE PRESENT TIME, FORD MOTOR CO. DOES NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CAR. *AK