2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Brakes Problems

“Abs light came on and brake system failed to stop the vehicle until pressed hard the brake pedal. The ABS light comes on and off. Gave the vehicle for diagnostics to mechanic - codes u0418 invalid data from brake control module, codes c1478, c1479, c1480, wheel brake pressure control plausibility, u2023 communication network fault, mechanic gave estimate of $5542.00 to replace ABS control assembly. I called ford customer service, they declined to assist at this time. No help provided to put my vehicle back on road. This is a safety issue.”

“From doing research on the internet I found this is a huge problem with both Mercury mariners and ford escape hybrids. I was in shock when the dealer told me it will cost $4,800.00 to repair the ABS brakes. This is a safety flaw that should be a recall. I only have 65,000 miles and high payments on this vehicle. I told the dealer I would not pay this. They fixed the SUV without my permission saying it was for my safety. Is this legal? I didn't agree with paying any cost.”

“Takata recall when I was leaving a store yesterday I noticed that my ABS, brake light came on along with a description indicating my check brake system. I never noticed an issue with my breaks prior to these signals coming on and my fianc's car had been functioning well for the last four years. I normally drive the SUV so when I noticed it said that I made sure the breaks were working when I started to move. I did notice that the breaks required more of a firm push when I was needing to come to a spot. I didn't have any accidents or caused me to run any stop lights or stop signs. …”

“April 2016 the ABS light was on along with the message check brake system and the regen brakes. When breaking the vehicle took much longer than normal to slow and stop. The repair for this was $4100 ($4800 with labor). I was advised that this was a safety issue since the brakes were not working properly and to not drive the vehicle. I chose to have the repair since I need the vehicle for work and still owe money on it. I did some research and it apears that this is a known problem as other complaints on NHTSA and other forums attest to. …”

“Heading west on the interstate I took the off ramp and came to a stop. As I was stopping a tone rang out, the ABS light, and brake warning light came on. The brakes didn't feel as stiff as they should have but I did come to a stop as I wasn't traveling very fast while approaching the stop sign. I turned left and proceeded over the overpass towards a side road when a car that had come up the off ramp from the eastbound lane rolled the stop sign and stopped with the nose of their vehicle in my lane. I nearly put the brake pedal through the floor and had little to no brakes to stop me. …”