Ford F-150 Under Investigation for Possible Brake Failure
NHTSA has opened an investigation on older Ford F-150 pickup trucks.
The 2011-2012 Ford F-150 is under investigation after the agency received 32 complaints concerning the model’s electric vacuum assist pump. Owners are alleging that the pump fails, causing the power braking assist to stop working with no warning ahead of time. Two reports of crashes are being linked to the possible issue, although NHTSA lists no injuries connected to those accidents. More alarming, NHTSA reports that the issue could be getting worse, since 60 percent of the complaints came in the past nine months.
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Models under investigation are equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and the preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the cause, scope and frequency of the alleged defect. It is also the first step toward a recall that would potentially affect an estimated 250,000 units.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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