| Issue ID | 1162805 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10691667 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 25/02/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brought the car for state safety inspection. Inspection failed because brake lights would not increase brightness when brakes applied and headlamps on. Lights appear ok when headlamps not on. Car is unsafe to drive when headlights are required. Ford says not covered under warranty or under extended warranty. Could cost nearly $1000. 00 to repair. Online forums seem to indicate it is a common problem. Afraid to drive the car for fear it will happen again and i won't know until someone runs into me. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36231 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WORCESTER, MA |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM0JA6BRXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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