| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001211713 | Incident Date: May, 19 2001 |
| Consumer's City: FRESNO | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: F53 | Model Year: 1991 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3FCMF53GXMJ | Date added to File: May, 16 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 23 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 29 1991 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I have a severe break fading problem. i happens after you have descended a steep downgrade and stop. at that point the break pedal goes completely to the floor. after a resting period the pedal comes back again. ford has told me the only way to correct the problem with my 1991 m53, 50,000 miles, is to do a $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 overhaul of the break system using phonelic parts. i feel if an extensive overhaul is required at this point, it was a system designed to fail. a system defect. this problem could have cost the life of my wife and two of my grandchildren and myself. i have been restricted to driving on flatland ever since this instance about 2 years ago. i have attempted to get an answer or a correction but no one seems to have one except $2,500- $3,000. i feel ford has a responsibility here and should pay all or a substantial part of the correction of their design error. *nlm |
