NHTSA Complaint #11478729 — 2017 LINCOLN MKZ SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11478729
Vehicle	2017 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 10, 2022
Date Filed	August 11, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

Front left brake hose had an immediate large leak during driving causing vehicle to lose all braking during driving. There was no warning prior to this or during the failure, no lights on dashboard, brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Placed flashers on, and rolled to a stop. Vehicle needed to be towed. Vehicle is on the way (today August 11) to Apple Ford in Shakopee, MN to be fixed on August 16th.

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