Brakes became extremely soft after an ABS event. No warning lights and brake pressure has not returned to normal

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

Had a catastrophic brake failure a couple days ago. Had a Christmas tree of lights from traction control, brakes and the wrench. The brakes had about 15% power effectiveness and went down nearly to the floor. Was forced to have a significant car gap when driving, downshift gears and use the emergency brake when slowing down and stopping. This is the worst hazard situation I have had in over 40 years of driving. Brake fluid was full. No leaks on the lines, calipers are fine, brakes were recently replaced(within past 2 months) and are fine. I have a picture of the warning lights documenting problem. I have not had any previous errors or problems like this.

- Vernon Hills, IL, USA

after hitting some fairly harsh bumps, the next application of the brake pedal went almost to the floor and i had almost no brakes. there were no warning lamps, the brakes are good and the fluid level is ok.

- Springfield, MA, USA

The car was shaking at a low speed. When taken to the shop it was determined that the rotor was damaging the break lines which caused a need for a rotor, break pad, & break fluid lines. Once that work was done the brake pedal was soft & would not depress correctly. It is looking like a defective ABS module, which is what was recalled on the 2010 & below. His IS a problem with the 2011 too. It needs to be rectified! Ford, do the right thing.

- St. Charles, MO, USA

This is a 2011 Ford Fusion HYBRID sedan. This happened to me on 2 separate occasions several months apart. Was driving at a moderate speed about 20 mph and applied the brakes to slow down but upon depressing the brake pedal the dashboard suddenly lit up with Service lights and the brake pedal sank to the floor with no power assist at all. It was difficult to bring the vehicle to a full stop. Put vehicle in park, turned the ignition off and back on again, and it seems to operate normally again as if nothing went wrong.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

Advance Trac light abs traction control light came on next thing I know car goes out of control and now my car is totaled total loss smashed right into side of the road brakes failed steering failed and all this popped up moments before and then q truck ran into me my mom went to hospital but is ok I'm fine

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

Brake peddle goes to the floor without any warning near accident. Replaced master cylinder and fluid. Continues still.

- Belmont, ME, USA

Has a soft brake, goes down half way and keeps going down to bottom if pushed hard!!!! this could cause a collision to my family or with other!!! there are no warning lights and is extremely dangers as it seems to be getting worse!!!! I checked with Ford company and Ford dealer and they said there is no recall!!! I investigated myself on the internet and there are recalls on ABS system to fix from 2001-2010 but stopped after that!!!! I bought a ABS tester and operated the ABS check myself and the master cylinder pumps up, but after the test the brake go right back down!!!!!!

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

Advancetrac light started turning on, then about the 3rd time the light flashed electric brakes went away and was left with extremely hard to press hydraulic brakes. Just to SCAN the car ford wants $200 because they have a proprietary system...

- La Mirada, CA, USA

During winter driving conditions, the antilock brake system engaged. Following the engagement of the antilock brake system, the brake pedal would press all the way to the floor and very little braking was available from the brake system. Distances to stop the car were extremely long and the car was inherently unsafe to drive on the road. There were no warning indications on the car. It was determined by a Ford dealer that the hydraulic control unit failed and needed to be replaced. Upon repair, the braking system returned to normal function. I have the failed HCU in my possession.

- Deer Park, IL, USA

My 2011 Ford Fusion SE is experiencing a brake system failure similar to the one noted in NHTSA Recall 19V-904. The recall pursuant to NHTSA Recall 19V-904 only applies to model years up to 2010. I contend the brake system failure continues to be prevalent but Ford is refusing to acknowledge the failure as applicable to the recall simply due to the model year. No warning indicator appeared.

- Whiteland, IN, USA

Brakes serviced within last 3 years. They should not have failed. A few months ago noticed that the Brakes after initial tap will go to floor. Then they completely failed with no warning when my teen driver was on a highway. Per mechanic there is a problem with the ABS module. Mechanic states we have the same ABS module as the 2010 Fusion that was recalled. However, per Local Ford dealer as our VIN # is 2011 it doesn't matter that part has proven to be faulty

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

My brake pedal stays down and I have very little brakes. i took it to my mechanic and he has been waiting for the part for over 6 months. I recently called him and he informed me that Ford was no longer manufacturing that brake part. What do i do now" My mom has a 2009 and she had the same issue and It was recalled. Will my car also be recalled or am I stuck with a car with bad brakes"

- Diamond Bar , CA, USA

I have owned car for almost 4 + years I was roughly at 128,000 when I purchase I gave 159, xxx miles on now. In the past 4 years tires replaced 2 times. I keep having issues with tires needing plugged in front. My brakes have been replaced 3 times rotors 2 times plus struts ball joints tie rod u name it repaired suspension system sucks. I-??m sick of having same issues repair. I have thousands of dollars front suspension then always have to fix tires stop for air replace. Ridiculous. Everything has gone wrong with the suspension system. Shocks bad ball bearings. The premium aluminum rims eroding away. I think that is what cause tire issues non stop I-??m sick of getting air!!! I can-??t afford to keep repairing the steering has became awful pulls yes I-??ve had alignments it-??s all over the place feels loose makes all kinds of banging clunking noises the wheel locked up had smoke rolling out from front driver side. Smelled terrible car shaking all over around 45 mph. I have more in the front than car is worth transmission jumps all over or jerks hard into drive or reverse I had look at and repaired once all ready Door handles in side don-??t work!! Check engine light always on the cap less fuel area is junk the ring came off. When pumping gas it doesn-??t stop it now. So gas is usually on ground running down car side Headlight are always getting loose knocking out my headlights. for only have 30,000 from buying it I have spent as much buying the car the equals the cars repairs almost. Chunks of paint in front falls off below grille brakes/steering have defaulted and I have slid across intersection in winter I could have been seriously injured and of course another tire issue today I want my money back and the repair money!!! Paid 7,000 put $ into all the time invested roughly 12,000 all together for same [XXX] issues. Car value 3,000 Wtf. Make it right FORD!!!! Yr cars are junk on certain models recalls never knew they better be getting fix for free. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM

- Spencerville, OH, USA

Braking on icy roads engaged the anti-lock braking. Immediately afterwards normal braking was affected with an increased travel in the brake pedal, down to the floor. This is the same behavior resulting in the recall of 2006-2010 Ford Fusions. My Ford Fusion is 2011 and not covered. I believe my ABS unit has the same sticking valve issue. I resolved the immediate problem by forcing the anti-lock brakes to engage 4-5 times on an icy road. The brakes are now currently back to normal operation. This is the exact same issue reported in the recall but excluded by Ford based on the model year of my 2011 Ford Fusion.

- Swartz Creek, MI, USA

Started the car and went to back out of the drive way and all these lights came on the dashboard and started to beep. It stated to "Check Brake System" and "Service Advancetrac". Also had to press down on the break pedal super hard to make sure the car stopped. Took the car to the Ford dealership and they stated that the ABS Module needed to be replaced. There was no prior warning there was a issue. Glad this didn't happen while in traffic or on the highway. I see there have been similar issues with the 2011 Ford Fusion and not sure why there has not been a recall on this yet. Car has 103K miles.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

Brakes intermitent and low pedal with loss of power brake. Master cylinder and brake booster already reolaced by technical shop. Brakes continue to non efficient. Abs control module not closing fully their valves, afecting brake functionality. Even on fresh start on parking brake pedal goes way down.

- Humacao, PR, USA

Excessive brake pedal travel has almost lead to an accident twice. Brakes slightly engages at the top and then will have to press further to stop vehicle. This has almost caused an accident twice.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact to call the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Sudbury, MA, USA

One more than 10 occasions my vehicle has failed to properly stop. For now apparent reason my brakes will go all the way to the floor. I've had the vehicle inspected and taken to multiple repair shops, however the issue is never resolved. I've almost been involved in TWO serious accidents. There are recalls on this issue from 2006-2010 and I've seen many, many complaints with the same year (2011) and same vehicle. PLEASE HELP

- Waxhaw, NC, USA