| Issue ID | 1349837 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10946143 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/12/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Two occurrences of failed brakes. The first occurred in a highway construction zone going over the rough road. Vehicles in front had begun to slow in front of me, requiring the brakes to be applied. After an estimated half second of initial braking, the pedal went to the floor and lost nearly all breaking capacity. After letting off the pedal and reapplying several times the brakes recovered enough to slow the car. Estimated speed at time of initial breaking was 50-55 mph. They did not fully recover to full capacity until a several more breaking cycles. The second occurred while turning onto a rough turn lane adjacent to the highway traveling at about 65 mph. After a moment of initial braking, the pedal went to the floor and had zero braking capacity. The car continued to coast as i was applying the emergency brake but caused the car to run through the intersection at about 55-60 miles an hour. The car is currently at the ford dealer, diagnosed as a failed abs hydraulic control unit. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 148000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRING HILL, KS |
| 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 |
| 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 | 65 |
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