NHTSA Complaint #11073288 — 2013 FORD C-MAX

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11073288
Vehicle	2013 FORD C-MAX
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 16, 2018
Date Filed	February 16, 2018
Mileage	70,100 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE PARKING THE CAR IN OUR GARAGE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED A 7 INCH STEP AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL. WHEN PUT IN REVERSE, THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED HARD. IT TOOK ABOUT 20 FEET TO STOP THE CAR.

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