| Issue ID | 1359868 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10957738 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/01/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When the abs engages for any reason, no matter how minute the event was, my brake pedal sinks all the way to the floor and i do not stop. I recently rear ended someone (thankfully it was not a big deal) and it was because it was raining and a little bit slippery. My abs engaged and instead of the car stopping, i continued moving at the same (albeit slow) speed, until the car in front of me was tapped, despite me slamming on the brake. After, i actually had to pull over and pump my brakes for them to work properly again! It is winter here in new england and i now have to keep a significant distance between myself and cars in front of me to accommodate for this insane, dangerous situation. Nothing is wrong with my brakes themselves, they have been replaced and the fluid levels are normal. Every time my abs engages, i have to go through the process of pumping my brakes back up. This needs to be recalled!!!!! This is dangerous! It has been happening for several years now but no problem could ever be found with my brakes. I've just learned to keep a significant distance. I cannot remember when it first took place, but i would guess it started in 2015. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHREWSBURY, MA |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM08177RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 15 |
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