Ford Fusion Hybrid owners have reported 2 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the brakes became inoperable. The contact stated that additional pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal while slowing down and stopping. The parking brake and abs warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the abs. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the abs. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford fusion energi. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond. While driving, the brake warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the circuit was open. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving, the brake lights illuminated. While making a left turn and slowing down, the became inoperable. The vehicle failed to move forward or backward. The contact called the towing company, who stated that the parking brake had seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 104,150.