Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2015 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle in a reasonable time. The contact's wife continued driving and noticed that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that brake fluid was spraying onto the ground while his wife was depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed that the front driver’s side brake line had ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer awaiting the brake line to arrive. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Flexible brake line ruptured and caused catastrophic loss of brakes (thurs, Mar 18, 2021). Second time this happened - first time was about 15-18 months ago - also reported. Both times vehicle taken to mac haik Ford dealership in houston, TX for service. (both times failed while in fast food waiting line).

The brake hose ruptured while parked.

2015 Ford Fusion regularly serviced automobile with ~55k miles suffered a complete brake failure from a ruptured brake line. Auto repair shop indicates driver side line about to rupture (bubbling) as well. Phoned inquiry into Ford hq, no recall on record so they will not pay for any of estimated $850 repair. Ford case # cas-26820772. Vehicle was parked and stationary. Turned on car as normal, turned off electronic parking brake, backed up and started driving on a relatively flat and straight 25 mph city street about to enter highway 17 over santa cruz mountains. Pulled over when brake pedal moved all the way down to the floor with near zero braking ability. Car warning system did flash low brake fluid sign. Attached photo from repair shop shows complete brake line failure.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. While the contact was at a drive thru, the brakes went out and did not stop the vehicle. The contact used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to mac haik Ford (713-932-5000, located at 10333 katy fwy, houston, TX 77024) where it was diagnosed that there was a failure in the front brake line. The vehicle was left at the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,800.

I was parked with my vehicle off. When I turned on my vehicle and put it in reverse to back out of my parking spot I heard a small pop and the brake pedal had a lot more "give" to it. I was able to push it all the way to the floor. While driving, I had to push it to the floor to slow my vehicle. I was able to safely make it to my mechanic who luckily was only 1 mile away. He told me the front right brake line was ruptured and that this is almost unheard of in a car that's only 4 years old.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was making a u turn, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact drove to a nearby parking lot and noticed that the brake fluid low warning message was illuminated. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The contact called world Ford pensacola (located at 6397 pensacola blvd, pensacola, FL 32505, (850) 476-9050) to notify them of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 69,375.

Operating under normal driving conditions vehicle brake paddle dropped to the floor when stopping at an intersection and vehicle took longer then expected to stop. Stopping at an intersection vehicle rolled into intersection. I was able to lay on the horn to alert other drivers and put on hazard lights. After roll at a stop I backed up slowly out of intersection and heard brakes cranking as paddle was depressed. After pulling over safely discovered ruptured brake line to forward left hand wheel and brake fluid sprayed on in side of wheel well. After towed to the dealership the service manger claimed he has seen multiple Fusions, foucs and escapes with simular issues and says this is normal wear. I told him I want the removed parts and will hold them if needed for further investigation.

Back on 2/24/2019 I was behind a vehicle that had to slam in their brakes. I immediately slammed on my brakes and the peadle went to the floor. I took my car to planet Ford and was told that my right front brake hose had a weak spot in the line and busted. The only explanation was due to age? at the time the car was 4 years old and only 61,000 miles! the caused me to have a wreck and costing I've $3,500? this happened in spring, TX.