Brakes Failed problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at waldorf Ford (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, MD 20601, (888) 709-3528) the technician informed the contact that the engine block was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A few days later a bystander informed the contact that there was water in the passenger's side rear brake lamp and that the brake lamp failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 15v605000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

2016 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regard to brake failure while driving. The consumer stated as a result of the continuous failure, the vehicle was traded in.

While in motion on city street at 45 mph, brakes failed to respond in expected manner. Pressing brake pedal as far as possible, there was almost no braking action to slow vehicle.