2008 Mercury Milan service brakes problems

178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Mercury Milan — 39% of all complaints for this model year.

178

Service Brakes complaints

39%

share of all complaints

100,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

14 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“08 merc milan abs did not work and brakes failed almost causing major accidents. I used e brake to stop. Brakes went to floor. Been calling for and dealerships for recalls I find out now about abs malfunctioning noone will fix or get back to me. Leaking brake fluid all around abs module now…”
filed Apr 16, 2025
“The ABS brake function checked out during the recall window on Nov. 2 of 2021. The Ford dealer mechanics purged the brake system with fresh fluid and tested the function. Tested OK. The car was used without issue until recently and now the brake pedal goes down nearly to the floor before the brakes…”
filed Nov 27, 2023
“The gas pedal gets stuck at the top when I go to press down on it allowing the car to keep driving when I am trying to stop the car.”
filed Apr 5, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected vehicles, customers may return to the…
21N11-S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2021