Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Mercury Milan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact's wife owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact initially received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact then received a notice that the parts were available. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer for service however, soon after the repair, the contact experienced the failure. The contact stated that extended brake pedal travel was needed upon depression of brake pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where they informed him that they found no fault with the vehicle and could not help. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who test drove the vehicle and agreed that the brake pedal was defective. …
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that she became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the braking system was flushed with DOT 4 fluid, and a new brake fluid reservoir cap was installed; however, the contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but went down to the floorboard and failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she engaged the electronic parking brake, and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving, and there was a stopping distance delay. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the brakes were replaced; however, the failure persisted. …
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway, the contact depressed the brake pedal because of an oncoming vehicle however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact pumped the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle had passed the hydraulic control unit (HCU) test and had not experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and that no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and had the vehicle serviced at a local dealer. Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact stated while stopping the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and the contact filed a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 160,089.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated the brakes had failed to function as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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. …
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I am here to report a complaint as to Lasco Ford Lasco Ford on 2525 Owen Road Fenton, MI 48430 holding my daughter's vehicle for several days to fix 2 recalls. She is 19 and they seem to be trying to take advantage of her in telling her other things that need repair rather than just fixing the recalls. Now they are saying she needs to pay a diagnostic fee to get her car back now that she will not spend the $1000 to repair everything, they say she needs.
Brakes going to the floor twice, almost unable to stop the second time - almost crashed. This vehicle's brakes were recalled per Ford. Cleveland Ford dealer in Cleveland TN agreed to fix it, then changed their minds a couple days later and said they weren't required to fix it because they couldn't replicate the problem. Mountain View Ford in Chattanooga agreed today to fix it, taking it there tomorrow. We'll see.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap.
NHTSA investigations
Extended Braking Distance
On December 20, 2016, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 16-017 to investigate reports of braking concerns in model year 2007 through 2009 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles.Complainants report that after an ABS braking event (caused by braking on a slippery or uneven surface) the brake pedal moved towards the floor and the distance in which the vehicle stopped increased…
Extended Braking Distance
On April 18, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) 18-002 to investigate reports of braking concerns in model year (MY) 2006-12 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and MY 2006-11 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured with Continental Automotive System?s ABS hydraulic control units (HCUs).
Brake complaints in other Milan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Mercury Milan?
NHTSA has 127 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Mercury Milan, 29% of the model year's 434 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Mercury Milan brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-904 (control unit/module, Dec 18, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Mercury Milan brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.