NHTSA Complaint #10724856 — 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10724856
Vehicle	1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	June 1, 2015
Date Filed	June 11, 2015
Mileage	175,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST ON SUPER COUPE. PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS. BOTH BRAKE AND ABS ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATING. TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATES BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH FAILING TO SIGNAL PUMP TO CHARGE SYSTEM OR ACCUMULATOR HAS FAILED. MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND THUS 24 YEARS OLD.

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