Complaint 2035465

2022 FORD E-450 • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC • incident Oct 18, 2024

Crash
No
Fire
No
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
2035465
Make
FORD
Model
E-450
Model Year
2022
Incident Date
Oct 18, 2024
Date Received
Oct 25, 2024
Data As Of
Aug 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Owner Narrative

The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 24N03 (Hydro boost or Hydro max Power Steering Pressure and Jumper Line Replacement). The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted the transmission from fifth to first gear to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist while turning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the hydro boost power steering pressure and jumper line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V097000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 12,750.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.