| Issue ID | 1523856 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11162903 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/12/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving 45 mph, the re-gen brake disabled warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to operate as intended. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHAWNEE, KS |
| 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 | 45 |
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