| Issue ID | 1464955 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11091746 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/06/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I don't recall exactly when this issues started but it was at least 2015 possibly 2014. When an abs event occurs, the brake pedal goes soft, to the floor, and takes longer to brake. The pedal continues to be soft for about a day initially before returning to normal. Now it occurs for extended periods of time. This requires to start braking earlier and leave lots of space between my car and the car in front of me which isn't always possible in traffic. The tires tend to slide on wet road conditions normally but the braking issue makes it worse. Very scary. I have been overly cautious and have had many close calls but not had an accident by some miracle. Removing the two abs fuses (8 & 10) which has helped but this resulted in the abs and brake light to be on permanently. With the brake light on, car will not pass inspection. But with the fuse in, if my pedal is soft and goes to the floor before braking, it will not pass inspection either. A google search resulted in the following videos: 1) https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=0r46_unyyk8 2) https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=vwflkcxxzty google it and numerous other videos will be easily found. Note: date, mileage, and speed in following questions were estimated. I know approximately when it started. Reporting a safety issue in this manner was not an option that i was aware of. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM08Z07RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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