| Issue ID | 1645934 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11310361 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/01/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, he drove over a patch of ice, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard with the abs warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective anti-lock brake (abs) unit. The contact then received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) which the contact linked to the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to saratoga ford 3002 ny-50, saratoga springs, ny 12866 where he was informed that the electronic control unit(ecu) was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was given an estimate for the repair. The contact was also notified by the dealer that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM28T08RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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