The contact owns a 2017 lincoln continental. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph and coming upon a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact became aware of brake fluid underneath the vehicle near the wheel and brake hose. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop nearby and a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the brake hose had failed. The brake hose and brake line had been replaced. The contact became aware of nhtsa campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the brake hose had failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to the failure not being caused due to an accident there would be no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
| VIN Pattern | 1LN6L9TK*H5****** |
| Drive Type | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Make | LINCOLN |
| Model | Continental |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | Select |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Top Speed (MPH) | 155 |
| Base Price | 47675 |
| Engine Model | 3.7L TiVCT |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine HP | 305 |
| Engine KW | 227.439 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.7 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3700 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 225.788 |
| Other Engine Info | Ti-VCT |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Wheelbase - Short | 117.9 |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
| Lane Keep System | Optional |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Advanced Automatic Collision Notification | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Plant City | FLAT ROCK |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |