| Issue ID | 1542272 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11183344 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 15/02/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tried to stop at intersection and brakes did not work. Kept pushing down on brake with both feet still could not stop. I slammed into back of a truck at intersectioncausing bad damage to my car. I want ford lincoln motor co. To payfor damages and repair my car. It was not my fault and i should not have to pay for car to be fixed what about liability insurance? It will also raise my insurance now because everyone thinks it was my fault. I was took to hospital and did not get to tell my side of what happened. I was on interstate coming up to red light. Started trying to stop because light was red i could not stop no matter what i did and ended up slamming into back of truck practically destroying my car in the process. I want my car fixed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JONESBORO, AR |
| VIN pattern | 3LN6L2LU1ERXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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