Mercury Milan Brake Problems

Brake complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Pedals and linkages
  3
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  2
• Antilock › ABS warning light
  2
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  1
• Foundation components › Master cylinder
  1
• Antilock
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  286%
• 25k–50k
  4510%
• 50k–75k
  8618%
• 75k–100k
  10122%
• 100k–150k
  15533%
• 150k+
  5311%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while his great-nephew was driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The driver pumped on the brake pedal until the vehicle stopped. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake master cylinder, hydraulic module, and brake filler cap to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,077.

The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for servicing, the contact was informed that the electronic brake control module had failed. The contact was informed that the electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 NHTSA 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.

The contact's sister owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact also stated that the brake master cylinder and the brake calipers were both replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure persisted. The contact then discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which he linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as stated in the recall; however, there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that prior to the recall repair, the ABS warning light would appear intermittently. After the recall repair, the ABS warning light was illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) was tested as part of the recall repair, which it failed. The dealer informed the manufacturer of the failure however, the manufacturer declined the coverage for the HCU part replacement. The vehicle was not repaired and the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive with the ABS warning light illuminated. The failure mileage was 189,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS hydraulic control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving 15 mph and approaching a traffic light, when depressing the brake pedal to the floor but failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he crashed into the curb and bent the front passenger side rim which blew out the tire causing the vehicle to be able to come to a stop. The contact stated the vehicle came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated he sustained injuries on both knees and his chest. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The contacts uncle towed the vehicle to the uncle's residence. The contact was able to replace both front driver and passenger tires, the front passenger side rim, and the motor mount. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. …

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but went all the way to the floorboard and failed to respond. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she coasted the vehicle on a hill and turned off the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to three different independent mechanics who diagnosed that the braking system had failed. However, the failure was unrepairable. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which she associated with the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the remedy was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. …

Related recalls (1)

NHTSA investigations