2009 Mercury Milan: brake failure

Filed Jun 4, 2022 · Brakes · IL

Brake pedal going to floor extending stopping distance. Early in 2022 I took it in for recall S1954. HCU passed test and dealer replaced DOT3 brake fluid with DOt4. 5/24/2022 Brake pedal started going to floor again. Dealer performed self test of hcu and electronic bleed hcu and said pedal was somewhat better but needed $400 of brake work to for Brake pads, lining and turn rotors. Car functioned fine for a few days. In early June I was driving on a wet street and put on the brakes. It appeared the ABS system was trying to kick in and suddenly the pedal again went to the floor. I was barely able to miss rear-ending a city bus. I pulled into a gas station, turned the car off. When I started it again the brake pedal went to the floor. After pumping it a number of times it came back up and was again functioning. Took it to dealer on 6/1/22. Dealer again tested the hcu test which once again it passed. They could find no other problems. Dealers recommended replacing the abs modlule and master cylinder to the tune of $1,400. Seems like they can test and find out which part isn't malfunctioning (hcu which is under recall), but cant test to find out which part is malfunctioning (ABS module or master cylinder) There is obviously still serious issue with the brake system on these cars that is not being corrected by the initial hcu recall. It needs to be fixed before someone is killed. There were no warning lights or messages relating to the brakes.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury milan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and pressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended. The driver had nearly collided with a second vehicle due to the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer lucas ford located at 900 us-130, burlington, nj 08016 and the manufacturer were contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number 19v904000 (service brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · NJ

This is the 4th time I have been on a small incline and lost brakes. I had the car at ford a month ago they admitted brakes recalled, cant get part. Released car to me. Today with my child in the car, I was traveling @30mph attempted to brake for a stop sign on a small incline. The pedal went to the floor, I blew past the sign and narrowly missed having an accident. The brake pedal has not returned. Ithe manufacture was made aware months prior to today and have said parts n/a. The manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Vin # confirms part not available the federal safety agency campaign number 19v904000

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · MI

Antilock brakes activated based on winter road conditions. After activation, brake pedal experiences a longer distance to press in order to make the vehicle come to a stop. Multiple times while driving, the pedal nearly had to be at the floor before vehicle would come to a stop. This resulted in several near misses at red light intersections when the vehicle simply would not stop normally. Took the vehicle into the dealership and they explained it was a faulty hcu. The repair cost would be close to $1000. Since there is an ongoijng investigation into these defective hcu's, I would appreciate the federal safety agency requiring a recall of the fusion and milan hcus affected. This is a safety risk and should not require the customer to replace the hcu's at their expense if there is a defect. A quick internet search yielded hundreds of comments regarding the loss of brake functionality in similar circumstances. This is not a user issue.

Filed Dec 2, 2018 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · WY

My 2009 mercury milan almost has no brakes. I was driving in the snow, and had the ABS actuate, and immediately the brake pedal almost goes all the way to the floor. Before my ABS was actuated my pedal was completely normal. I've done a little research and know there is an investigation on this for the hcu on this model. I believe mine is failing and unsafe. It has been over a week now, and it hasn't gotten any better. I ask that this please be recalled, for the safety of myself and others. Thank you

Filed May 18, 2018 · Brakes · 20 miles · MA

For a while when I would apply my brakes I would lose them in the fact that I would have to push them all the way to the floor. After this happened a few times I would have no brakes at all. My mechanics could not figure this out because after the car would sit or I pumped the brakes they would return until finally they just went completely. At this time I came to find out that the ABS system had to be replaced. They told me that this was a defect. The only company I could get the part from was ford! No other company or after-market was compatable. Tell me ford did not know about this???? Cost me over $1k

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury milan. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of brake pressure. The brake pedal traveled to the floor, so the contact had to apply force to pump the brake pedal as the vehicle went through a red light. The dealer (flammer ford of spring hill, 3335 commercial way, spring hill, fl 34606, (352) 686-8255) was notified. The contact, a mechanic, diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit failed to function and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer issued two technical service bulletins on the brakes, but there was no recall issued. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe16017 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · IL

While exiting onto ramp from expressway on wet pavement, I applied my brakes to slow the car. I drove over a slippery road surface and my brake pedal went to the floor. As a result, I needed increased distance to stop my car. My brake pedal returned to normal sometime later.

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · IL

While exiting onto ramp from expressway on wet pavement, I applied my brakes to slow the car. I drove over an uneven road surface and my brake pedal went to the floor. As a result, I needed increased distance to stop my car. If I needed to stop for traffic or a traffic signal this incident would have resulted into an accident. My brake pedal returned to normal sometime later. I have had three similar incidents happen while driving my car over an uneven road surface ( wet or dry) my brake pedal turns soft and goes to floor. As a result increased stopping distance was needed. My brake pedal always return to normal sometime later.

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Brakes · 68,455 miles · LA

Complete brake failure made it necessary to replace the master cylinder and the brain.

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury milan. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was fluid leaking from the brake cylinder. The brake pedal was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2017 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · MI

Complete pressure loss on brakes and pedal goes all the way to the floor. Car won't stop properly.