OTTAWA – Transport Canada has identified a brake safety issue with certain Ford F-150 models and is deciding whether Ford Motor Company of Canada will be ordered to issue a recall notice.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the government agency contacted Ford and is disappointed that the automaker disagrees with its assessment.
The agency has received more than 100 consumer complaints involving a failed electric vacuum pump in the power brake system of certain Ford models, which may result in an unexpected, longer stopping distance.
READ MORE: Ford recalls 271K pickups in North America to fix brake fluid leak
Following an investigation, the department determined that 2011 and 2012 F-150 trucks equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine have a defect in the pump.
Minister Garneau said he will decide whether Ford will be ordered to issue a recall after further review.
Ford Motor Company of Canada had no immediate comment.
Comments