Issue ID | 620987 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10183851 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 28/02/07 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang purchased on october 4, 2006 with 0 miles. The contact stated that on february 28, 2007 while driving 15 to 20 mph under clear road conditions and moderate to heavy traffic on piedmont rd in atlanta ga the vehicle's front wheels evenly went over a rock or bump on the road. The contact felt the car went up evenly on both front wheels while passing the bump. He drove a few yards and tried to apply the brakes, , but could not stop the vehicle. The contact had to lift the emergency brake to stop the car and avoid striking a second vehicle that had stopped at a traffic signal. There were no warning lights. After coming to a full stop the contact slowly pulled into a gas station and parked the vehicle. There was fluid leaking from the front driver's side tire towards the middle of the engine. The failure and current mileage were both 2018.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2018 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LITHONIA, GA |
VIN pattern | 1ZVHT85H175XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/10/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 15 |
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