There are 3 stored owner reports matching the brakes leading-label group for the 2013 Ford Fiesta in our NHTSA-sourced dataset. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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Open the full vehicle complaint log (all categories)The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed several times before the vehicle came to a stop. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle almost crashed into another vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with brake master cylinder and vacuum brake booster failure. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder and the vacuum brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that a brake fluid leak was not visible. The contact stated that the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated, and the brake fluid was refilled two days prior to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included with the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FIESTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RELEASE WHEN THE CONTACT'S FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO B.J. MAUER MOTOR COMPANY (LOCATED AT 327 ALWINE RD, BOSWELL, PA 15531, (800) 322-1924) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE HOSE AND BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT, MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. ROTORS, CALIPERS AND HOSES CHANGED TO TROUBLE SHOOT. *JB
LAST NIGHT I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT THE BRAKES DIDN'T RESPOND EVEN WHEN I PUSHED THE BRAKE UNTIL THE END. FINALLY, MY CAR IMPACTED THE OTHER CAR. AFTER THAT, WHEN I TRIED TO MOVE THE CAR TO THE SIDE, I ALMOST COLLIDE THE CAR AGAIN BECAUSE THIS TIME THE BRAKE WAS BLOCKED AND I HAD TO PUT THE PARKING POSITION QUICKLY. THIS HAPPEN TO ME BEFORE BUT I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, THE SPEED WAS VERY LOW AND I COULD CONTROL THE SITUATION. I DIDN'T PAY TO MUCH ATTENTION IN THAT MOMENT WHEN BECAUSE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL LAST NIGHT WHEN I HAD THE ACCIDENT. I ALSO HAVE BEEN FACING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING OF THE CAR. I TURNED ON THE CAR AND WHEN I PUT IT IN DIRECT, THE CAR WENT BACKWARD AND THE OPPOSITE, I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE CAR WENT FORWARD. IT HAPPENED LIKE THREE TIMES. DURING THIS YEAR. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT I BOUGHT ON DECEMBER LAST YEAR, AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. *TR
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