| Issue ID | 1638026 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11301448 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/01/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During an abrupt stop from 40mph abs was engaged. Afterwards, the brake pedal was spongy and sank to the floor with almost no reaction from the breaks. It was only possible to safely stop at speeds below 20 mph. The master cylinder was replaced, and the issue was fixed, but after about two weeks, the brake pedal became slightly spongy after a hard stop that may have engaged the abs. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAPE CORAL, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM08108RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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