| Issue ID | 1396459 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11012018 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/08/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After an anti-lock-brake-assisted braking maneuver, on both wet and dry road surfaces, the brake pedal goes soft, and requires extraordinary pressure to activate the brakes. I have experienced this problem on both wet road surfaces (for example, during or after rain) and dry road surfaces (for example, rough surfaces or other irregularities in the road). This problem has been occurring regularly for about a year. While the anti-lock brakes aren't used regularly while driving, the 5-6 times they have been activated in this time frame have incurred the problem. Afterwards, i have to apply much more pressure to the brake pedal to get the car to stop. This happens during normal stop-and-go type situations on both wet and dry road surfaces. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST SETAUKET, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM08189RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 45 |
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