The brakes were spongy, I call ford several times about this and it was ignored I replaced breaks still didnt help and then my son was in an accident and I had to pay out of pocket to repair my car cause I didnt want to claim on my insurance in fear of it going to increase my premiums however my ins did cover the person that was hit , on highway and I just could break no matter how I pressed down on the break it just wouldnt, I so afraid it was not going to stop and the boom the other car was hit
2008 Mercury Milan: soft or spongy brake pedal
9 of the 451 complaints about the 2008 Mercury Milan describe soft or spongy brake pedal.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 119,500
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Soft or spongy brake pedal by model year
What owners say
During an abrupt stop from 40mph ABS was engaged. Afterwards, the brake pedal was spongy and sank to the floor with almost no reaction from the breaks. It was only possible to safely stop at speeds below 20 MPH. The master cylinder was replaced, and the issue was fixed, but after about two weeks, the brake pedal became slightly spongy after a hard stop that may have engaged the ABS.
After emergency braking on the freeway to avoid an accident,asb engaged, and ever since the brakes have to be pushed all the way to the end for brakes to engage, pedal is spongy and despondent.
Soft brake pedal
I have been experiencing issues with the brake pedal losing pressure or "going soft" after incidents of heavy braking. Along with the spongy pedal, an apparent loss of braking power is now evident also. An occurrence of this problem happened once before about 2-3 months ago but the problem seemed to go away after several hours of the vehicle being turned off. The most recent instance happened a couple of days ago when I needed to brake quickly while driving on the interstate. I felt the ABS system kick in and the vehicle stopped. However, during the heavy braking the pedal traveled much further than normal and afterwards much of the effectiveness of the pedal was lost. The braking system remains in this state at the time of typing this. After doing some internet researching, I have found that many other milan and fusion owners have experienced the same problems with their vehicles. I have consulted with the local ford dealer as well as ford customer service, and both have stated that they have no knowledge of prior problems like the ones I have described. I have an appointment to have the brakes inspected by the dealer on 1/4/17.
After my antilock brakes turned on my pedal became spongy. This has not resolved it self
Brakes are very spongy in all actions. The brakes have been bled, have new brake pads and there are no leaks in the system. I have read other mercury milans and ford focus have the same problem, brake pedal going too low to the floor board. I feel that this could develop into a future safety problem. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
When trying to stop the vehicle and pedal went to the floor. Have had the master brake cylinder, brake pads and brake booster replaced. Car still has a soft brake pedal that goes to the floor upon initial stop. Brakes will pump up after a couple pushes on the pedal. May not have that luxury in an emergency situation.
Trying to stop vehicle and pedal went tot he floor. Have had the master brake cylinder, brake pads and brake booster replaced. Car still has a soft brake pedal that goes to the floor upon initial stop. Brakes will pump up after a couple pushes on the pedal. May not have that luxury in an emergency situation. What else could it be? We have bled the lines and the master cylinder several times.
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 2008 Mercury Milan spongy pedal
Is soft or spongy brake pedal a common problem on the 2008 Mercury Milan?
9 of 451 owner complaints about the 2008 Mercury Milan (2%) mention soft or spongy brake pedal. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Mercury Milan?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Mercury Milan
ABS 79Brake failure 44Stalling 11Airbag light 10Check engine light 8No deployment 5Hesitation 5
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