Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford contour. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal noise. in addition, the vehicle traction control activated when the brakes were activated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs system needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,800.