Issue ID | 1703370 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11374042 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 30/10/20 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Suddenly started experiencing a loss of power at highway speeds only remedied by slamming the accelerator to the floor which then caused the car to surge forward. After getting the car home also noticed the rear brake lights would remain on at all times. The twin problems ended up being connected. Turns out there is a small plastic/ceramic piece in the brake assembly that fails and breaks apart without warning - also no dashboard warnings after it fails. Causes the vehicle to think the brakes are being applied and cuts the power in response. This happened while traveling at interstate highway speed and was an immediate safety issue. Was told by the dealer this small part is very susceptible to florida heat - unfortunately the whole brake assembly has to be replaced. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | N VENICE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FATP8EM7F5XXXXXX |
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 | 07/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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