Ford Vehicles Investigated

Ford Motor Company says it is cooperating with the U.S. government in an investigation into brake problems with Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan cars. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has received 141 complaints about brake pedals going soft on slippery or uneven surfaces. Some drivers say the faulty brakes left them stranded in the middle of intersections. Three crashes have been blamed on the problem. The investigation covers the 2007, 2008 and 2009 model years. The NHTSA says that includes nearly a half-million vehicles.