| Issue ID | 1391096 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11004658 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 10/07/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 71,000 miles vehicle developed failure of electronic throttle body. This lead to car entering "limp home" mode. Occurred in busy traffic exposing passengers to potential risk - no injury occurred. Ford has acknowledged etb defects in 2010 milan via their customer satisfaction program 13no3. However this program does not apply to hybrids. Event being reported to lend credence to potential that issue also extends to hybrid model(s). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARRISBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3MEDM0L39ARXXXXXX |
| 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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