| Issue ID | 1499476 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130828 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 30/08/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was moving hit bump in road and brake pedal went to floor. Thinking problem was brake pads and calipers had front and read pads and calipers installed still low brake pedal. Went to lincoln dealer had brake flush preformed by lincoln dealer,report came back it was my hydraulic control module costing $1,306 plus tax labor is separate cost. Had car appraised at lincoln dealer i brought car from apprasil came back $ 3,300 dollars. Part is half current value of car. Still paying for car . Car was priced at approximately $7800. In the first year almost starting second year of 4 year loan. Feeling very helpless also dealer who preformed brake flush and diagnosis says car is unsafe to drive have the results from dealer in writing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93331 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONTCLAIR, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26T78RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 8 |
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