NHTSA Complaint #11124345 — 2013 FORD C-MAX

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11124345
Vehicle	2013 FORD C-MAX
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 11, 2016
Date Filed	September 4, 2018
Mileage	72,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

ANYTIME I BREAK OR LET OFF THE GAS AND THERE IS A BUMP OR A STEEL PLATE IN THE ROAD MY CAR SLIDES. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OR 3 YEARS NOW. WHEN IT RAINS AND ITA WET OUTSIDE ITS EVEN WORSE. I HAVE BRAND NEW TIRES ON AND IT STILL HAPPENS.

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