| Issue ID | 1547928 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11189903 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury milan. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact attempted to stop at a red light and the brakes malfunctioned. The contact rear ended another vehicle and caused minor damage. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. An independent mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the brakes and hydraulic control were replaced. The mechanic diagnosed that the brakes collapsed and there may be a leak in the anti-lock brake system. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVER VIEW, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM08Z47RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 10 |
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