| Issue ID | 1149838 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10676292 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 08/03/14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When turning on the headlights, the left and right rear tail light illuminate as if you are braking. They remain on with no discernible difference between non braking and braking actions. This can lead to a potential safety hazard and the potential to be rear ended. The tail light assembly in these models is faulty and needs to be addressed. Ford does not seem willing to help with this matter. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17711 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM0HA7ARXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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