Two problems related to abs brake fail have been reported for the 2008 Mercury Mariner. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mercury Mariner based on all problems reported for the 2008 Mariner.
Brake system failure, abs failure. Half or more of braking power diminishes. While going down the road, vehicles tries stopping itself, creating a front end wobble. When having to use the brakes, tires skid. Cannot stop vehicle quickly, very dangerous. Constant brake smell. Brake pads wear or disintegrate within 3 months. Problem will not go away was intermittent at first, but now constant. Ford dealership reports part is $6200 dollars. The vehicle is not worth that.
I had to apply a panic break due to a motorcycle accident in front of my vehicle. The car stopped but the hydraulic hcu/ecu for abs failed at the spot. I took the vehicle to the Ford dealer and received a 1735. 00 plus tax estimate to fix it.