The brakes do not function properly. The pedal feel is spongy and the pedal travel is excessive (3-4") before the brakes start to slow the vehicle down. Brakes were fully bled to ensure old fluid with too much moisture in it wasn't the problem. This action didn't fix the problem. Just had a ford dealer replace the master cylinder--that did not correct the problem. After conducting a web search and talking with the dealer more, apparently the problem is a valve stuck in the open position on the ABS system's hydraulic control unit. This appears to be a bit of a common problem with the fusion, mkz and milan vehicles over numerous years. There also appears to be an updated part number for the hydraulic control unit. This condition is a safety hazard as the brakes do not properly slow the vehicle down when the brakes are applied.
2007 Lincoln MKZ brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkz. While driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal became depressed when the contact was depressing the brake pedal. The failure has occurred on six occasions. The vehicle rolled over and crashed in a field. The weather was not a factor. The contact was cut out of the vehicle and sustained minor injuries. He was hospitalized for observation. There were no other vehicles involved. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer did not diagnose the failure prior to the crash. The contact has a photo of the crash from the local newspaper. The approximate failure and current mileages were 5,000. Updated 11-25-08 *bf updated 11/26/08.
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