Issue ID | 1666812 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11328641 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 10/06/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving vehicle i had to come to a stop at a red light i pressed brake pedal and it went to the floor. I had no service brake available and went through red light and narrowly avoided hitting a car that had right of way. I rolled to a stop. The driver of the other vehicle was so upset that he drove around and threatened me with physical violence when he proceeded to beat me with a stick of some sort. I was able to diffuse the situation when i explained to him that i had a complete brake failure. I had a friend tow the vehicle on a trailer to my house where i refilled the reservoir. I inspected the vehicle and their was no evidence of leaking fluid anywhere on vehicle or ground. I checked vehicle again after a about 8 hours and reservoir had emptied down to below the low level. I added the remaining amount of fluid which put the reservoir at line just below the full line. At this point i stopped looking for leaks. I was preparing to call a tow truck to take it to mechanic when i heard about a safety recall for the ford f-150 brake safety recall nhtsa number 20v-332 and ford recall number 20s31. I implore you to issue a recall for the 2016 ford expedition. It is a matter of life and death. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FMJU1KT8GEXXXXXX |
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 | 09/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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