| Issue ID | 1433690 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11055691 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/12/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brakes were applied hard to avoid dog running out in road, after this happened the brake pedal sinks to floor then brakes suddenly slam on when pedal is almost at the floor. You have to pump the brake pedal to get normal pressure for one stop. Fuse was removed for abs pump and brake pedal returns to normal height and brakes work normally without abs help. When abs pump fuse is replaced brake pedal goes soft again. Has been an ongoing problem for several months. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53345 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OSHKOSH, WI |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM07Z98RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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