Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / MUSTANG / 1998

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000123540 Incident Date: Aug, 09 2000
Consumer's City: TAMPA Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: MUSTANG Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FAFP4448WF Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 31 2000 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 27 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: When driving 30 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop steering wheel locked up, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. many mechanics stated to the consumer that the weight shifts from the back to the front when the brakes are applied, causing the anti-brake system to become confused and lock up the steering wheel. the consumer would then have to pump the brakes quickly to disengage the locked steering wheel, the vehicle has been labeled as a lemon by the national transportation safety board and ford credit service center and representatives. *slc