| Issue ID | 1352657 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10948499 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/01/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After abs activates on slippery patches, brakes depress nearly to the floor and continue to require excessive pressure/force to begin stopping some time after initial abs activated, despite being on perfectly dry road. Problem eventually dissipates (usually after car is turned off/on) but will return the moment abs is reactivated. Had entire brake system including master cylinder inspected by ford dealer and no visible problems found. Referenced specific incident on patch of black ice on highway but has happened numerous times from speeds between 20 mph to 65 mph most recently on freeway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLAND, MI |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHMO7Z58RXXXXXX |
| 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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