Issue ID | 1620217 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11281217 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 14/11/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Braking ability went to 0% while driving; accompanied by a "brake fluid is low" dashboard indicator light (dashboard lamp became lit after braking applied ). When brakes were applied there was 0% available to slow/stop the vehicle (in heavy traffic). Driver was able to avoid a crowded intersection and a red light to my vehicle traffic direction (red light to me) by applying the parking brake and a survivable distance between me and the traffic in my 4 (traveling in an easterly direction) lanes. Upon turning onto a residential street near my home, i was able to creep (<5mph) home. I added dot 4 brake fluid (from a newly opened bottle) and filled the master cylinder to just below the "max" line on the reservoir. In the morning you couldn't gauge my shock, when to my surprise the master cylinder was completely empty and devoid of any brake fluid. Not only that! But there was no evidence of leakage on the ground. I have a painted driveway and there was no forensic evidence of any kind of vehicle fluid leaks. I was aghast! I have several of my neighbors come over as they saw me attending to my vehicle. We all had flashlights and were scouring the vehicle looking for any evidence of brake fluid. There simply was none! I had my vehicle towed to my ford dealer and awaited a diagnosis. Turns out it was a faulty master cylinder in combination with a brake booster that drinks brake fluid when it can get it. Together they are a potentially lethal combination not to mention a costly pair to repair. If there ever was a reason for a recall it would be to remedy this liability waiting to happen onto ford motor company. I simply cannot fathom why no action has been taken and hence the reason i am complaining. I seek to get some satisfaction from fomoco on this issue before someone of their trusting, buying public becomes a tragedy of this simple fix. It is unconscionable! Act now! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62120 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMJK1HT5GEXXXXXX |
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 | 19/02/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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