NHTSA Complaint #11113280 — 2011 FORD EXPLORER

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11113280
Vehicle	2011 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 17, 2018
Date Filed	July 24, 2018
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 FORD EXPLORER (65,000 MILES) WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO MY GAS, BREAK AND STEERING WHEEL. LUCKILY I WAS GOING CLOSE TO 10-15 MILES PER HOUR AND I MANAGED TO VEER ONTO SOMEONE'S LAWN AND HIT THE EMERGENCY BREAK. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE THAT CAUSE A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. NO SENSORS WENT OFF PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND I HAVE ONLY GOTTEN MY CAR REPAIRED AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP.

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