2010 Mercury Milan: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 28, 2025 · Brakes · MI

Whenever the car engine isn't warm and I slam on the brakes, they barely respond. I have replaced the master cylinder, abs hydraulic module, brake booster, calipers, pads, and rotors, and it still has about 20% normal braking power when the engine is cold. Just got it back from the dealership again. Dealer said no vacuum leak found, no leaks found, abs module checks out fine, and said the check valve passed diagnostics. The problem remains. This has been ongoing for several years now. May have contributed to an accident in 2023. Not sure as my wife was driving. When the engine is warm, the brakes work perfectly.

Filed Apr 11, 2024 · Brakes · 60,539 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The contact stated while his mother was driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal extended to the floorboard however, the vehicle did not immediately stop. During the failure, the ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the HCU and ABS modules were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the HCU module was no longer available from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,539.

Filed Jun 19, 2023 · Brakes · TX

Power brake failure, brake pedal goes to the floor, vehicle rolls forward and backward while in park, ABS warning and Trac system warning lights are on and also Brake Service warning light.

Filed Apr 15, 2023 · Brakes · OH

The brake system went completely out. The brake pedal has no pressure and goes all the way to the floor. When looking online there are 197 complaints after reading through the first 9D all of them were about the ABS control module. All other repairs regarding to the brakes have already been made with the problem still not being fixed. there were no warning signs of this happening. The brake switch just went out when driving home one day. This has all been diagnosed by a private mechanic. The only thing left to change or repair is the ABS control module.

Filed Feb 21, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · KY

When starting to drive 2 days ago multiple braking warnings went off on the vehicle, including Advance Trac warnings. The vehicle became extremely difficult to stop, requiring high pressure on the pedal. It was able to be stopped safely as there was an empty parking lot nearby. It was taken to a Ford Dealership (Tri-County Ford) and diagnosed with a failure of the ABS Control Module. The part was confirmed by the dealer to be the same as in the federal safety agency recall # 19V904000 (Ford recall 19S54). Repair cost $1220, dealer advised calling Ford. I then called Ford who informed me that my specific VIN was not covered under the recall. There were no issues or warnings prior to this event. The worst part is that this is the second time such an serious incident has occurred with my vehicle which could have harmed or killed me or others. In 2019 the Power Steering failed spontaneously on the car while driving and again, the 2011 Milan Hybrid was covered but not my specific 2010 VIN (I filed a separate the federal safety agency complaint and sent a letter to Ford yet there were multiple reports prior, and multiple similar reports since then, sadly). I have now experienced two major safety events with the vehicle. Thankfully I was very fortunate to walk away from both (at a combined cost of $3000), yet these should have been corrected by Ford and covered under recalls. I am an emergency medicine physician who takes care of people injured in motor vehicle accidents. Shame on you, Ford and the federal safety agency for failing to correct either problem and for keeping similarly unsafe and unrepaired cars on the road! Make sure the correct vehicles are covered with these recalls and if not and additional reports come in, it is your duty to expand them to keep the public safe!

Filed Oct 9, 2022 · Brakes · GA

So my ABS and Traction control lights came on while driving, my steering wheel became stiff, and I had ZERO brakes. I almost hit another vehicle. After being able to pull over and safely park without hurting myself and child or anyone else, I had my husband come get my car. He said that when opening the break fluid cap it was sucked down. It "fixed" itself after the cap was fixed. After a few weeks, my 16 yr old was driving and it happened to her, she pulled over, called me. I came to get her and done what my Husband said, shutting the car off, turn the break fluid cap off see if the rubber part was sucked down, and it was , to push it back up, check fluid , put cap back on, restart car. This happens every 2-3 weeks. Driving down a very steep Canyon in Colorado I feared my breaks going out on me. I looked this issue up and there is a RECALL on 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrids just NOT for particular VIN. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

Filed Jun 6, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 62,200 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle at a gate, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact engaged the parking to stop the vehicle. The ABS, brakes, and traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit and ABS control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,200.

Filed May 6, 2022 · Brakes · NY

Brake failure related to recall 19s54 which my vehicle vin number was not included. All brake warning lights came on and traction control lights came on as well as brake pedal going to floor and unable to stop in time going over railroad tracks. Almost causing me to crash thru railroad crossing gates as train was approaching. I used emergency brake to stop vehicle. Lights remained on and very little brake peddle stoping now. Ford says vehicle is not one of the vin numbers included in recall yet it is the same problem. Car needs to be flushed with dot 4 brake fluid brake fluid cap needs replacing and HUD needs to be replaced for stuck ABS valve.

Filed Feb 22, 2022 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that ABS engaged while traveling on an icy road, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact continued driving and the failure corrected itself. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the ABS control module was sticking and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2021 · Brakes · NC

An ABS warning light appeared on dashboard. When I was slowing to stop, the brake pedal started going to the floorboard. I was able to stop by almost standing on brake pedal. Ford dealership could find nothing. I checked brake fluid, fine. Light on dashboard were out. Was repeating sporadically, took to another mechanic whose assistant almost went through wall of shop. After code said ABS module, replaced. Problem repeated. Currently at another Ford dealership (4weeks waiting on hydrologic control module). Other Mercury Milan Hybrid have been recalled, why not this one?

Filed Aug 5, 2021 · Brakes · MI

At least once a month, when I pull out of my driveway and press the brake pedal it goes all the way to the floor and the car doesn't stop. This happened again on August 3rd, 2021. I have had it to the dealer for this issue and paid to have the ABS valve replaced out of pocket. Ford said the recall "didn't cover my VIN #" and they will not reimburse me. Despite having that part replaced, at significant expense, the issue still happens fairly frequently. Driving the car around the block slowly, repeatedly pumping the brakes, is the only way to temporarily resolve the issue.

Filed Apr 10, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · 200,000 miles · LA

I was at a store for a while I came outside I crank my car put the car in reverse simultaneously the traction control light the ABS system light came on along with the power steering going out I did see. This is all the symptoms of a recall but it is not associated with my VIN number now the dealership that has my vehicle has service three other recalls where is servicing three other recalls that has told me that now I will have to pay $3,500 for a rack and pinion replacement and whatever this recall causes for my brakes