"takata recall" in the last 1 1/2 year I have spent $1500 in brake issues. Brake pedal just goes soft. This is within the last 7000 miles that I have owed the car. Current miles 68,000.
2008 Mercury Milan brakes complaints
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I went over a bump and hit the brakes at the same time and the next time I hit the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor before even beginning to slow the car down. I've had the pads, rotors and drums replaced and had the break lines bled on more than one occasion. At one time, just repeatedly pumping the brakes would bring them back up but now that no longer works. My mechanic has done as much as he can but says the next thing is replacing the ABS but he doesn't feel that is going to make a difference as he's done research into the issue and it appears that even those owners with the same issue who did have more expensive repairs done were still left with braking issues. This car has been at my mechanic's shop for 3 weeks because I'm concerned about driving it. It has now become a major safety issue for myself as well as for other drivers on the road. I've checked the recalls and it doesn't appear that there is one for this particular issue; although I've read hundreds of similar complaints. I am now stuck with a car that cannot safely be driven. Although I've noted the date to be june 2015, that is approximately the first time I had this issue. ## VIN passed ## 2008 mercury milan ##
I received a letter in the mail stating that my car has a recall on it.
Takata recall: received a letter in july 2016 for this recall. No movement from ford. They have been contacted twice. Second concern: "soft brakes" the peddle has too much play and is a concern for stopping distance. Called ford and they stated my vehicle not included even though I am experiencing the problem with my brakes.
I have an issue with my ABS pump that almost caused me to have a collision several times. I have almost hit people in the rear and I have ended up in the middle of and intersection twice! My mechanic says the issue is the ABS pump bypassing and the new part is around $700!! You hit the brakes and the pedal hast to go to the floor before the brakes engage. Very dangerous!
David mcdavid plano said no replacement air bags are available and nonchalantly said its only lawyers drumming up business.
This is the 3rd time this problem happened during the last year. While driving at approximately 30 MPH on a city street, approaching a stop light or requiring to "hard" stop with traffic, my brake pedal went down completely to the floor, and in a somewhat slow down, taking about 2-3 car lengths to come to a stop, it would come to a stop. I pumped my brakes to try and make it stop sooner, and get a little resistance. On 2 occasions, I know I was traveling over a manhole cover "while the brake was on" and then no brakes. I took it, on 3 occasions, to auto repair and they find nothing. No lights come on, no signals on the dashboard. This is very disturbing because they have given my car a "clear" bill of health. My vehicle is equipped with an ABS brake system. You can feel sort of shake as soon as it starts. Receipts are attached from each incident. I have noticed this is an "extended breaking distance" in an open investigation on this site. Please...this is very dangerous. The dealers should have a recall. Thank you.
After a hard breaking on a slippery road on a city street at about 45 MPH the brake pedal now goes way further down than it used to. Seems to have lost any effect for at least half its travel. Very scary the first time you notice it.
The brakes failed to stop the vehicle in a safe distance. Occurred on multiple occasions during a moderate to hard stop. Breaks and system have been inspected and mechanic does not find any obvious issues. Breaks are "soft" and take a half second to engage when foot is applied. This has been a problem for over a year.
When driving down the highway when I press the brakes quick and fast it will engage and start working. When I slowly press the brakes they do not engage until the brake pedal is almost to the floor. I have almost ran into the back of many people. As I see on the internet 100s of people is having this issue. So why haven't a recall been done yet? I guess someone important have to get killed by this defect in order for the federal government to make this issue known and do a recall quick! Its now safe at all and I don't think the car owners should have to pay for this problem. My car only have 74,900 miles on it!!! Someone please give me a recommendation @ [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?
Brake pedal is soft. When braking , the brake pedal go almost to the floor. Car does stop but it is slow to stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was engaged, but the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The brake pedal had to be depressed with force in order for the vehicle to stop. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to richard bazzy's shults ford lincoln (10401 perry highway wexford, pa 15090, phone: 724‑934‑2388) where it was diagnosed that the anti skid system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
On my way to work yesterday my anti-lock brakes kicked in while braking on an uneven/rocky piece of road. Immediately thereafter, my brakes went completely soft. I have push the brakes down almost to the floor in order to get them to engage at all. I proceeded onto the highway not knowing that anything was wrong and the first time I tried used the brakes I nearly slammed into the car in front of me. I contacted ford about the issue today, and it appears that this is a known defect with the brakes on my model of milan (as well as fusions from the same year), and they made no offer to correct the issue.
Brake failure. Driving up a slight incline and slowing in preparation to turn left I pressed the brake pedal to slow down and the pedal went to the floor before the brakes engaged. I was on a dry fairly smooth road.
The brakes failed. Driving the car at about 35 miles per hour on a suburban street that was dry, coming down a hill when I needed to stop for a yellow light the pedal went to the floor before engaging the brakes.
Approaching a stop light my vehicle crossed a rough patch of road while applying the brakes. When I hit the rough spot my brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle was no longer braking as intended. Vehicle speed was approximately 45 MPH at the time of the indecent. The loss of brakes caused me to rear end the vehicle in front of me. The problem has now become intermittent but seems to be related to the ABS and occasionally the brake pedal will go soft and feel as if there is little to no response from the brakes.
After an antilock brake engagement, the pedal goes all the way to the floor,essentially giving you little to no way to stop the vehicle
Soft brake pedal
Driving along today and came to a red light. Had to stop and suddenly the brake didn't work like it normally did. Had to step on the pedal all the way to the floor to stop. Almost hit the car ahead of me. Braking was the same for the next 4 miles till I got home. Had to step on the pedal all the way to the ground to stop. The low brake fluid light came on the dash. After parking the car I checked out the brake fluid reservoir and it was empty. Filled it up with dot 3 fluid and came back about 10 minutes later and there was a puddle under where the brake actuator is.
After front brake pad and both rotor replacement, the vehicle brake pedal had excessive travel to near the floorboard. Braking was degraded with a slight initial pull to the right followed by straight steady stop, but with more pedal pressure and travel than normal... Almost like no power brakes. The ford dealer (see attachment) performed an ABS test after pad and rotor replacement, thus activating the hydraulic control unit, which, if you study the schematic, will place one or more valves in the hcu in bypass mode to allow wheel rotation, thus preventing a skid and wheel lock up. The problem with this is, the valve(s) in the hcu can stay partially open (due to age, debris, old fluid, lack of ABS events) and now you will have degraded brake performance. The dealer will be glad to sell you a new hcu at a cost of $800 to $1000. [xxx]. If the hcu is that finicky, then it should be the subject of a recall and ford should be responsible for parts and labor. This is a safety issue. I have restored the hcu valve(s) to a seated position by rapidly and forcefully tapping on each valve outlet/inlet with the handle of an adjustable wrench with the engine running. Almost immediately, pedal travel lessened, and what appears to be normal braking with power assist returned. Get on ford's ass and hold their feet to the fire on this braking issue, lives are at risk here! Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The brake pedal some times goes to the floor and doesn't work right until the switch is turned off and restarted. This is very dangerish and will cause an accident and some one will be kil;LED
While coming to a stop under normal conditions, the pedal drops to the floor as if there is no brake pressure. Braking only occurs when my foot hits the floor. This happens after an ABS event like going around a rough corner while braking. This has happened in the snow, rain, and in dry conditions. It is inconsistent but happens the same way every time. Sometimes normal braking returns but sometimes it can take up to 10 minutes for returning brake pressure. It has caused several near accidents and I no longer trust the vehicle.
When approaching a red light while coming down a hill there was initial response when the brake pedal was pressed. Then there was no braking for the 2/3's of the travel then there was braking again at the bottom of the pedal travel. Braking force was significantly less than normal. Pulled of the road and shut off the car. When started again the brake performance was normal. This has happened twice - about 3-4 months apart. It has been to an independent shop and the dealership and neither were able to replicate the problem or definitively come up with a fix.
When applying brake pressure and hitting a bump in the road, the brake pedal lost pressure and went to the floor. The brake continued to travel to the floor over the next several attempts to stop. The brakes recovered after the car had sat idle for a few hours.
I applied my brakes to make a turn on an uneven street and next thing you know I have soft brakes and have to pump my breaks 2 or 3 times to stop. This has been an ongoing problem 2016. How many more complaints are needed before there is a recall on the hcu unit that every one keeps mentioning also...when will the passenger air bags come in for repairs
Soft brakes. Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor trying to stop the car. Next morning it is okay. This has happened a few times already. Local shop found nothing wrong but indicated it could be possible antilock brake malfunction.
Our 2008 mercury milan brakes are "soft" and hard to determine the actual stopping distance. The response is slow which requires pumping when trying to anticipate a stop. The fear is needing to make a sudden stop without warning. This appears to be a safety hazard and raise much concern.
Driving after it rained over night, the car in front of me braked suddenly. I hit the brake hard enough to trigger the ABS system but my car would not stop. I was able to swerve off the road but when I tried applying the brake the pedal went to the floor and softened. I put the car in park and turned it off. When I turned it back on, the pedal was still soft and required I brake a great distance in advance. I had to get the car towed because I could not drive like that in traffic during rush hour.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. While driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the hcu replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 06/08/17*lj
When car is in motion and ABS braking is activated due to braking on gravel or slick roads, the brake pedal goes soft and to the floor. Braking ability is greatly reduced requiring you to rapidly pump brake pedal to regain some hydraulic pressure.
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