Issue ID | 1428100 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11050965 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 07/11/17 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver approached heavy traffic, but the brakes did not slow down the vehicle. The driver used the emergency brake to slow the vehicle down. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fort mill ford in fort mill, sc, 803-948-8202) where it was diagnosed that the booster block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a blown head gasket. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P8TH6F5XXXXXX |
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 | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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