TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED THREE OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
2007 Mercury Milan brakes problems
moderate 113 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
113
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 16 most recent
Brake pedal going almost to the floor once, then later did so again and almost didn’t stop, almost crashed.
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 t…
SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS I HAVE NOTICED WHILE BREAKING THE PEDAL GOES SOFT. IT HAPPENS SPORADICALLY. WHEN IT HAPPENS WE CHECK BREAK FLUID LEVEL WHICH IS ALWAYS GOOD. WHEN HEARING ABOUT THE CURRENT INVESTIGATION, IT ALL MAKES SENSE. I BELIEVE MY CAR HAS A DEFECT WITH THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS WAS FAULTY. THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE M…
I DRIVE A 2007 MERCURY MILAN, AND I EXPERIENCED A LOW BRAKE PEDAL AFTER AN ABS EVENT. I WAS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH AND WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT THAT WAS CHANGING TO RED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AND SLID ON A PATCH OF ICE. MY ABS KICKED IN AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS MY BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING, HOWEVER, I FELT VERY UNSAFE. WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL …
MUSHY BRAKES BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION ~ TWICE IN 2016. FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ON 01/18/2016. ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED ON 12/23/2016.
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2007 MERCURY MILAN.IN JANUARY OF 2013 ONE OF MY FRONT WHEELS HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD WHILE BRAKING WHICH CAUSED THE ABS SYSTEM TO ENGAGE. IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH WERE BOTH COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER THEY ALSO SAID THAT MY FRONT AND REAR …
BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. THIS SEEMS TO OCCUR AFTER HOTTING A RUT OR POTHOLE, OR THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, IT TRAVELED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED IT AS HAVING A HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Mercury Milan?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 113 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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