| Issue ID | 1698380 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11365133 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/01/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upon braking my brake pedal goes to the floor and i hear the abs . The vehicle slightly slows. The pedal remains spongy. Ford does think it could be the "hcu". According to department of transport problem that hcu may be sticking open. This happens every time a heavy application is made when road surface is wet. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KELOWNA,BC. CANADA, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26T18RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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