| Issue ID | 1399744 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11014860 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/08/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact pressed brake padel to floor while avoiding collision with other card. Then placed the vehicle into park to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs control module failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the abs module control the hydraulic system that control braking. Informed to notify nhtsa of the extreme unsafe braking condition when abs module fails. The failure mileage was approximately 134,129. Ford motor company charge $4,000 for the abs module control. They are gouging the american consumer with excessive pricing who wants to drive safely. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 134000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOLEDO, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4M2CU39H58KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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