NHTSA Complaint #11572178 — 2016 FORD FIESTA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and descending a grade in the road, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal to slow down however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to slow the vehicle. The contact stated that the check brakes warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there were also mechanical issues with the transmission. The vehicle could not be shifted into reverse (R) and while the vehicle was in drive (D), the vehicle would hesitate while shifting gear. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed a failure with the brakes. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.