This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000....updated 03/13/17
While traveling at 45 mph traffic slows. I come down hard on brake. Anti-lock brake activates, peddle goes soft and catches just above floor. Peddle dose not return to normal until checked by local mechanic and he runs a check on the anti-lock brake system. Hours later brakes are back to normal. This is the second occurrence of the problem. The Mkz is a close relative of the Ford Fusion.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The contact stated that there was an increase in how long it took the vehicle to fully stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,500.....updated 02/06/17
The brakes do not function properly. The pedal feel is spongy and the pedal travel is excessive (3-4") before the brakes start to slow the vehicle down. Brakes were fully bled to ensure old fluid with too much moisture in it wasn't the problem. This action didn't fix the problem. Just had a Ford dealer replace the master cylinder--that did not correct the problem. After conducting a web search and talking with the dealer more, apparently the problem is a valve stuck in the open position on the ABS system's hydraulic control unit. This appears to be a bit of a common problem with the Fusion, Mkz and Milan vehicles over numerous years. There also appears to be an updated part number for the hydraulic control unit. This condition is a safety hazard as the brakes do not properly slow the vehicle down when the brakes are applied.
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