| Issue ID | 1155511 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10681447 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/02/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact applied the brakes and heard an abnormal grinding sound from the brakes. Also, the abs warning light illuminated. The failures recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the abs unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | METROPOLIS, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4M2CU39H38KXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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