Brake Popping Noise Problems of Ford Fusion

The parking brake freezes in freezing weather. You can still lower (release) the parking brake handle, the warning light in the dash would go off, but the rear right brake stays engaged. This leaves the driver to believe that the brake has been released when in fact it hasn't. This happened to me this past winter. The car felt sluggish as if it was dragging something. About 10 minutes into driving we smelled a burnt smell and heard a metal popping noise from the rear right wheel. We stopped at a gas station to find out what was happening. The right rear brake was burning hot, the burnt smell was very strong, and it continued to make the metal popping noise as it was expanding due to the excessive heat. We had the car towed to the dealer and was told that this problem has to do with the design of the parking brake cable. We were also told to not use the parking brake in winter or it likely would happen again. This is a safety issue that Ford needs to address on because it can lead to the car catches fire.

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The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was first started, there was a popping noise that was exhibited by the brake system. The contact stated that the noise would cease once the engine was warm. The dealer inspected the vehicle and discovered that the noise was caused by brake dust and advised that the noise should cease once the vehicle was running. The brake system was tested and there were no failures detected. The contact stated that the noise continued and progressively became worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 15,416. Updated 03/27/lj the consumer stated the popping oise is still present and is o nly heard when the brake is appled and the noise would become louder. Updated 04/09/12.