Issue ID | 1705762 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11375749 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EDGE |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 02/10/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In april 2020, the passenger front brake line burst as i was driving down a hill in my neighborhood. The low brake fluid light came on as i pressed the brake pedal which went all the way to the floor. Fortunately, i was not going fast and no cars were coming so i was able to slow the vehicle by turning right and going up another small hill. We replaced that line ourselves. In august 2020, the driver front brake line burst in a parking lot as i was slowing down to park. I was able to coast to a stop. Ford had just issued a notice of recall for the front brake lines so i had the vehicle towed to a ford dealership in shawnee, ks. They replaced the line with a temporary brake lone as they did not have the recall part in. In october 2020, the rear passenger brake line failed. The vehicle was parked. As i pressed the brake pedal to start the car, the pedal went all the way to the floor. I knew immediately that one of the brake lines had ruptured. I got out of the car and sure enough, i had brake fluid leaking from the rear passenger brake line. Because the recall only covered the front brake lines, we replaced the ruptured line as well as the only brake line that had not ruptured. We figured it was only a matter of time before that one burst, too. I have attached a picture of the rear brake line that burst in october. We kept it as i plan to take it with me when the recall parts finally come in and demand they change the rear brake lines at no cost as well. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EDWARDSVILLE, KS |
VIN pattern | 2FMPK3K96HBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 03/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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