This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Poor ABS brake performance, during a panic stop, extended stopping distance or uneven braking, causing the vehicle to continue to roll forward. Consumer also states airbags did not deploy.
While driving at highway, ABS brakes were applied at a sudden stop, brakes failed to disengage, pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
- Claremont, CA, USA
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While driving vehicle onto the intersection, going down main street, came to stop sign, another vehicle pulled out of the intersection, Ford hit side door of other vehicle, air bags did not deploy and brakes (ABS) did not hold.
ABS brakes faded/pedal went to floor; brakes gave out while driving downhill/overheated not grabbing rotors, once cooled down worked as normal; caused accident, rearended another vehicle; no warning; Ford says brakes are operating as designed.
ABS: While applying brakes, vehicle would swerve from left to right; hose clogged up with unknown material; brake pedal went to floor causing extended stopping.
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- Montclair, NJ, USA