| Issue ID | 1392163 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11005428 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/07/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving along today and came to a red light. Had to stop and suddenly the brake didn't work like it normally did. Had to step on the pedal all the way to the floor to stop. Almost hit the car ahead of me. Braking was the same for the next 4 miles till i got home. Had to step on the pedal all the way to the ground to stop. The low brake fluid light came on the dash. After parking the car i checked out the brake fluid reservoir and it was empty. Filled it up with dot 3 fluid and came back about 10 minutes later and there was a puddle under where the brake actuator is. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118965 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HONOLULU, HI |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM08Z08RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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