| Issue ID | 1498432 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129986 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 08/02/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving approximately 30 mph, the abs and brake warning indicators illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to roesch ford (333 w grand ave, bensenville, il 60106, (630) 279-6000) where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit failed and needed to be replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a third time. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 30 |
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