| Issue ID | 1099501 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10625747 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/08/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake booster failure resulted in "near miss." the brakes were hissing, incredibly difficult to press, and went soft eventually after standing on them to engage. This is a known issue for the ford edge / lincoln mkx with an associated "customer satisfaction program" (read recall avoidance) # 13n02. This problem requires a recall, because the brake system is unsafe when this part fails. Period. Morbidity and mortality associated with this problem require investigation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BULVERDE, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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