We got the recall letter for the 19S54 anti brake Hydrolic Control Unit. We took my 2007 Milan and they did the text and replaced the cap for the brake fluid. They did the test and said it past on June 26, 2021. On July 2, 2021 I had no brakes. I had it towed to the ford dealer in Forest Grove Oregon. The Manager of service Jeff said the hydrolic control unit failed. He let Ford Corporate know and gave him info. He asked for a work order number so he could order the part. Corporate has never gotten back to him. My husband has called corporate 2 times and the 2 different ladies we spoke with said they find it odd that this is being a problem. The second lady we spoke with tried to get us a manager on the line to speak to. None of them answered their phones. She called Jeff at our for dealer and told him she could not get a manager to answer their phones or email. She told us someone would get back to us. The second call was on Aug 12. How do we get this take care of?
2007 Mercury Milan: brake failure
28 of the 434 complaints about the 2007 Mercury Milan describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 94,000
- recalls
- 1
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brake failure when trying to stop at any speed including city or highway. When pushing down on pedal to slow down or stop the pedal continues to go down to floor and feels like brake pedal pulses and makes a odd noise like a gurgling and air leaking and when pumped a few times the pedal comes back to normal and I dont think it would stop if the vehicle was needing to stop in a hurry
While driving normally on highway brakes failed , pedal went to floor no braking . Pumped brakes pedal height came back up and seemed to work normally after . Scared to death , no confidence in brakes . Happened today 2/27/2020 . Received recall notice on brakes last week . Needs fixed now
Light snow hit brake ABS came on next stop pedal went to the floor could not stop right it an inter section all most got t boned no pedal goes to the floor car has only 40.000 miles so many people are saying this do something please I have to dive this car not safe I hope I don't kill any body or some one else does you should really take control of this
Abs braking failed when brake pedal was applied vigorously while driving on a city street during slippery conditions. The ABS started to engage, then brake pedal went to the floor and brakes were lost. Repair shop replaced brake master cylinder but then found the ABS module was faulty. There are many reports listing these modules as being a problem
This morning when getting on freeway, ABS was activated due to snowy weather. After this, brakes needed to be pumped several times and the pedal pushed nearly to the floor for car to stop. Made it to work after narrowly escaping several potential accidents and sliding through a red light due to brake failure. Upon leaving work, brakes were still not functioning properly. The failure made it impossible to stop predictably. Once I returned home I decided to google the issue to see if other mercury owners have had this issue. As it turns out, it is a massive problem for so many people. I cannot believe there hasn't been a recall yet. After reading so many accounts of accidents due to this issue I no longer feel safe driving my vehicle. I don't want to start replacing parts only to have the issue continue on as many other people have reported.
When stopping on an icy/snow covered city street and the ABS kicks in the brakes either stop working or become soft. In the winter of 2018 the brakes stopped working altogether, I had them serviced and was told the ABS pump did not function properly. I had them serviced again today 2/28/19 and it was the same issue, ABS pump did not function properly.
When the antilock brake system activates, the brake pedal goes to the floor causing a loss of braking. The only way I've found to stop the vehicle is to pump the brake pedal until the braking resumes. However, once the vehicle stops, the brake pedal will continue to go to the floor very easily. I would pull over, put the vehicle in park, then press the pedal down several times very firmly, continuing until the antilock brake system builds up pressure (or comes out of a fail mode). My mechanic has worked on other milan's having the same problem and after changing master cylinders and brake boosters, he said customers are reporting the problem still exists. Apparently there is a serious problem with the antilock brake system on this model vehicle. This has happened several times since approximately 2014 and only happens when the antilock brake system activates. The last time this happened was on january 3, 2019.
I was braking on a slippery road and the ABS activated. The brake pedal then became very soft. If I pump the brakes the pedal then feels normal unitl any subsequent activation of the ABS brakes and the pedal goes to the floor and the car is difficult to stop. The brake fluid level is fine and no brake lights come on - however in a panic stop this could lead to the vehicle not being able to stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury milan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes failed and the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard. Immediately, the contact placed the vehicle into neutral and coasted to a nearby parking lot. The contact restarted the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal several times in an attempt to correct the recurring failure. Towne ford (3535 southwestern blvd, orchard park, new york 14127, (716) 662-6500) was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Brake pedal goes to the floor when ABS unit is activated this happens with the car in motion
The brake went to the floor when driving thru wet surface. Abs problem, cannot stop the car in time.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
- Risk
- If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Recall number 19V904000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Mercury Milan brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2007 Mercury Milan?
28 of 434 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercury Milan (6%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Mercury Milan?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Mercury Milan
ABS 55Airbag light 15Spongy pedal 12Door locks 11Check engine light 10Jerking 8Loss of power 8Stalling 6
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