10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 75,850 miles
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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.
- Mt Holly, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2009 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 contact called family Ford of enfield (65 hazard ave, enfield, ct 06082) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Enfield, CT, USA
The contact owns a 2009 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 contact called best Ford (579 amherst St, nashua, nh 03063, (603) 324-1406) where 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.
- Milford, NH, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while her husband was driving 25-30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor board and was slow to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. 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 not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Mailton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, her brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact initially spoke to an independent mechanic who informed her that over time, her brake pedal would depress to the floorboard. He also mentioned that as long as the vehicle would come to a complete stop, no need immediate brake services would be needed. The contact was then notified by a cousin that her vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact then called university Ford North (5331 N roxboro St, durham, nc 27712) where she was informed that the part was not yet available and to call back in mid-March for an update. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Roxboro, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver depressed the brake pedal to stop however, the brake pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle did not immediately stop and nearly crashed into a second vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer lugoff Ford located at 979 hwy 1 South, lugoff, SC 29078 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that on multiple occasions the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 261,000.
- Columbia, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Blaine, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to slide and the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the anti lock braking system was defective. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the NHTSA recall campaign number 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not yet available. The contact indicated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time to provided the remedy repair. The local dealer ganley Ford located at 6930 pearl rd, middleburg heights, oh 44130, was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard causing the stopping distance to be extended. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times and the vehicle operated as intended. Dick smith Ford of columbia (7201 garners ferry rd, columbia, SC 29209) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brake, hydraulic) however, the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 251,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Columbia, SC, USA
Filed a complaint about the same issue in July of 2010. In July of 2010, I replaced the brake pads and rotors. I took the car to the dealer to check the calipers as the rear pads on the passenger side were severely worn and the pads on the driver's side were fine. Dealer indicated the calipers were fine, but had no explanation for the uneven wear. I also contacted Ford directly and they did not have an explanation as to why the pads would wear so unevenly. Back brakes began pulsating again at 44,000 (only 20,000 on pads). I again replaced the pads and rotors as the passenger side was completely worn and driver's side was less than worn. Drove 15 miles and brakes on passenger side were smoking. Towed car on a flatbed to independent mechanic who said passenger side caliper wasn't working.the rotor was warped from the heat, the brand new pads were scorched and the mechanic advised it was a good thing the car was towed to the garage as it was a good chance the area would have caught fire. He replaced the calipers on both sides, the brake pads and turned the rotor on the passenger side. The pads and rotors only had 15 miles on them. The vehicle is on it's 3rd (4th if you count the pads with 15 miles on them) set of pads and rotors and the second set of calipers. This should not happen on a car with 46,000 miles.
- Chippewa Lake, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and depressing the brakes but the vehicle would not respond. The contact lost control of the vehicle, crossed over the highway and crashed into a post. The contact did not receive any injuries. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and pending an investigation. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 12,000.
- Deerborne Heights, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. While driving approximately 40 mph she applied the brakes and the pedal began to pulsate. The failure began to recur whenever she applied the brakes. She examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake pads were excessively and unevenly worn. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 24,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Chippewa Lake, OH, USA
I own a 2009 Mercury Milan. I brought it in to the dealer on February 4 2010. The complaint was that I was hearing a noise upon braking in forward or reverse. The dealership said that they found the noise. The brake pads in the rear brake caliper were sliding back and forth in the bracket. I was advised that this should not be happening but, it is ok to take the vehicle and drive it this way. I asked what should be done to correct this. They said that they did not know how to fix this problem and had to notify Ford to find out. This has been over a week ago. I have called the dealer back several times. They assured me they would get back to me by the end of the day. That still has not happened. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. It is still under warranty. How should I move forward on this matter.
- Pequannock, NJ, USA
- Lakeside, CA, USA