Mercury Milan hybrid 2010 problems
The Mercury Milan is a mid-size car that was marketed by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. Named after Milan, an Italian city, the Milan was sold across the 2006 to 2011 model years in a single generation. The smaller of two model lines developed to replace the Mercury Sable, it indirectly succeeded the Mercury Mystique as the smallest Mercury sedan.
Unveiled at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, the Milan was the first new Mercury sedan nameplate introduced since 1995, and became the final nameplate introduced by the division. Coinciding with the 2010 closure of Mercury, the Milan ended sales after a shortened 2011 model year; the final vehicle was produced on December 17, 2010. The Milan was sold in the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Mexico, and the Middle East.
Throughout its production, the Milan was produced alongside the Ford Fusion at Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
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Common Mercury Milan hybrid 2010 problems
The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid, a midsize sedan, has been praised for its outstanding performance, cabin tech, and design. The reliability score for the 2010 Mercury Milan is based on a subscriber survey of its owners. The transmission issues reported include problems with the gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, and leaks.
An anonymous owner from Maine reported that their 2010 Mercury Milan Premier 2.5-L 4 Cylinder experienced transmission problems starting six weeks ago. The car was towed and repaired within an hour, but the issue recurred. Another owner from Maine shared their experience of driving at 80 mph when the car suddenly bucked, indicating a potential transmission problem. Upon checking the fluid level, they found it to be empty, and further inspection revealed corroded metal piping that was replaced with a flexible hose.
In addition to transmission issues, some owners have reported a decrease in fuel efficiency over time. One owner mentioned that their Mercury Milan Hybrid's mileage had dropped from 38-39 MPG to 32-33 MPG over the years, despite replacing the spark plugs and air filter. The cause of this decrease in fuel efficiency is unclear, but it may be related to tire type, seasonal changes, or the car's digital display.
Despite these issues, many owners have praised the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and comfortable ride. The car has been reported to have an average fuel efficiency of 38-45 MPG, and one owner mentioned that they could travel 600 miles on a single tank of gas.
Is a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid a good car?
Excellent fuel economy and range, engaging handling for a hybrid, spacious interior, comfortable ride, lots of user-friendly electronic gizmos including Ford's Sync system.
Is there any recalls on a 2010 Mercury Milan?
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD FUSION AND MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH STEEL WHEELS AND BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009, AND FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2010. THE WHEEL STUDS MAY FRACTURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A WHEEL TO SEPARATE.
What is the transmission problem in the Mercury Milan 2010?
The Mercury Milan from 2005-2010 is known to have issues with hard shifts and transmission slippage on models equipped with thesix speed automatic transmission. When the transmission gets warm, the issues is most noticeable as a hesitation to shift, followed by jerking or jolting into the next gear.
What is the gas mileage on a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid?
Based on data from 37 vehicles, 3,890 fuel-ups and 1,257,082 miles of driving, the 2010 Mercury Milan gets a combined Avg MPG of 26.47 with a 0.31 MPG margin of error.
Is a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid a good car?
Excellent fuel economy and range, engaging handling for a hybrid, spacious interior, comfortable ride, lots of user-friendly electronic gizmos including Ford's Sync system.
Is there any recalls on a 2010 Mercury Milan?
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD FUSION AND MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH STEEL WHEELS AND BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009, AND FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2010. THE WHEEL STUDS MAY FRACTURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A WHEEL TO SEPARATE.
What is the transmission problem in the Mercury Milan 2010?
The Mercury Milan from 2005-2010 is known to have issues with hard shifts and transmission slippage on models equipped with thesix speed automatic transmission. When the transmission gets warm, the issues is most noticeable as a hesitation to shift, followed by jerking or jolting into the next gear.
What is the gas mileage on a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid?
Based on data from 37 vehicles, 3,890 fuel-ups and 1,257,082 miles of driving, the 2010 Mercury Milan gets a combined Avg MPG of 26.47 with a 0.31 MPG margin of error.
Mercury Milan hybrid 2010 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Milan hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mercury Milan hybrid 2010 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Mercury Milan hybrid 2010
The NHTSA has received 1045 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mercury Milan hybrid 2010. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mercury Milan hybrid 2010 vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-30
- VIN: 3MEHM0HAXAR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: started vehicle, "power steering assist fault" message appeared on dash message center, unable to turn steering wheel. Turn car off, waited, turn back on, message appeared again. tried an additional 3 times, same results. Had to leave the car where i was visiting.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA7AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: My power steering light came on and then immediately the wheel got tight. I was unable to turn the wheel and then eventually the car is un drivable. There is a lot of complaints about this happening to thousands of cars and it is still under investigation. Imagin someone jumps out in front of you and you are stopping and unable to maneuver your car out of the way. By the grace of God I was able to do so. Please advise me when this recall is open.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA6AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that the power steering assist became inoperable. The driver was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel had seized. The vehicle was restarted, and the steering wheel operated as designed. The power steering assist fault and service power steering soon messages were displayed. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the Ford Warranty Department for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA9AR
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body and the throttle body injectors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-29
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG1R6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA6AR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My name is [XXX] and I own a 2010 Mercury Milan. I bought it on [XXX] from an 84 year old woman who take good care of it. It had 91,000 miles which were mostly hwy miles. She kept records of all her oil changes. After having it for almost 3 years and keeping up with it myself, on February 27,2024 in the morning I put brake fluid in the car. I had brake pads and rotors done on the car in August 2023. On the evening of [XXX], my son and I took a ride to the local 7/11 which is 5 minutes away. While driving home and coming to the traffic light at the beginning of my neighborhood the light turned red. As I proceeded to stop my foot went all the way to the ground and I had no brakes. I had to go through the light because i could not stop. The car was flying down the road because it is a very steep hill. I tried to pull the emergency brake and nothing happened. I was nearing the end of the road going 40 MPH due to the hill. I thought I was going to hit my neighbors house at the bottom of the hill. My son grabbed the steering wheel to turn it and I went up on my curb, across my lawn and crashed into a storage tent on my driveway. My car was wedged inside the tent which was filled with furniture and other belongings. I called Ford Corporation in reference to this recall from December 2019 for 2010 Mercury Milans. Then I spoke with a Ford dealership in Smithtown where they were rude and said the car was 14 years old and I may have to pay if they didn't find my car was part of the recall. I tried calling several other numbers in Washington and was finally told to upload the horrible situation that had occurred due to my brakes not working on this website. Someone needs to look at my car to make sure this will not happen to others. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-02
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA4AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel is firm and very difficult to manouver. It requires a great amount of strenght to just turn. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and by a mechanic and both said there was a problem with the steering wheel.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-10
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA5AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: After turning the car on one morning, an alert displayed on the dash saying "Power Steering Assist Fault" and "Service Advancetrac". I turned the car off, and back on, but the same message appeared. When driving, there is no power steering and it is difficult to turn the steering wheel. The Milan only has 110,000 miles. Ford needs to issue a recall as this is obviously a defect affecting many customers.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA9AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was firm and difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-10
- VIN: 3MEDM0L36AR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: On May 10, 2024, as I was rounding a sharp curve, I applied brakes to slow down, but there were no brakes. In fact the brake pedal went to the floor. I had to use emergency brake to stop and gain my wits. I turned around and slowly drove home (about 0.5 miles) and used e-brake to stop and park in front of house. On May 21 I had vehicle towed to dealer. They found that the brake pedal was still against floorboard, but when they started vehicle, it came back up to normal position and was working fine. They could not duplicate the loss of brakes. My vehicle was manufactured within the date range of a TSB regarding hydraulic control unit and DOT3 brake fluid corrosion, but dealer says VIN not applicable to TSB. I am thinking of paying for new HCU anyway, just for my family's protection. I would like my VIN to be included in TSB repair.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-05
- VIN: 3MEHM0CG5AR
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The brake lights on my vehicle are constantly illuminated while my headlights are on, regardless of whether or not the brakes are compressed. This is a huge safety concern for me, as other motorists can no longer see when I am braking. I was pulled over for this and given a fix it ticket.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-09
- VIN: 3MEDM0L38AR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The contact stated while his mother was driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal extended to the floorboard however, the vehicle did not immediately stop. During the failure, the ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the HCU and ABS modules were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the HCU module was no longer available from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,539.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA9AR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was driving home from Fargo ND to Fergus falls MN on Christmas Eve when a gust of wind blew me out of the tracks into the slush. My car slid of the road on the left side where I hit a guard rail with the front driver’s side hitting first. I bounced of the rail and drove it back on the road. The airbag never did deploy. I have a doctor appointment for my left hip on the 8th because it's hard for me to put on a sock. I have a police report and pictures but it will not let me upload them.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-12
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA6AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I have a 2010 Mercury Milan with only 60000 miles on it and the electric power steering went out. It happened while i was driving causing the car to hard right. The part costs $900 and then it has to be programmed at a dealership. I know there was a recall for this but only for the 2011 model. After researching and reading other safety complaints, it's pretty clear that a recall should be done for the 2010 model.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-25
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA6AR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: UNKNOWN When air temperature drops below 50 degrees radio console does not function. Display is locked with only the words "Mercury Milan". Now the electrical system is not functioning. I know it isn't the battery- I had it replaced within the past 4 months.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-20
- VIN: 3MEHM0CG0AR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I have a 2010 mercury milan premier thats power steering went out I found out the part has been recalled on the 2011 model but not the 2010 model and it's the same exact part so now the 2011 has been recalled but not the 2010 and I'm out over 600 dollars + to fix it
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-06
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA3AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the power steering message was displayed. Later, while driving approximately 30 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel malfunctioned causing the vehicle to make a sharp right turn nearly causing the driver to lose control of the steering wheel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-07
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG2AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the "Service Power Steering" warning light was illuminated. The steering wheel then locked causing the contact to veer off into a ditch on the side of the road. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to their home. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer, diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-13
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA8AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that at start-up and while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist fault message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle due to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure and informed the contact’s husband that there were no recalls on the VIN. An independent mechanic was notified of the failure and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-13
- VIN: 3MEDM0L3XAR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and failed to operate as designed. The contact activated the parking brake and continually pumped the brake pedal, and the vehicle was able to come to a stop. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-19
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG3AR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While I was driving check engine light, service wrench light came on also. The vehicle began to idle surge at stop light and when parked. Throttle response was reduced to minimal operation .Ran the codes code came up P2119 throttle body fault. Once vehicle cools down the light may shut off but does come back on while driving.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-18
- VIN: 3MEDM0L38AR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Power brake failure, brake pedal goes to the floor, vehicle rolls forward and backward while in park, ABS warning and Trac system warning lights are on and also Brake Service warning light.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-25
- VIN: 3MEDM0L31AR
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: While driving the dash displayed Service Power Steering Now & Advance Trac. The car seemed normal until we pullled off the side of the road & turned off the ignition. Restarted & there was not any power assist & the traction control was iit up. It was extremely hard to steer so we had it towed.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-03
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA0AR
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Power steering fault. Steering wheel locks up.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-19
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG3AR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering became hard to steer. Power steering assist failure light on and 75 years old hardly could turn wheel. Many 2010 Milan's are having same problem. I cannot afford the repair. I noticed 2011-2012 Milan's are recalled for a fix not 2010??? Please help
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Are you having problems with your Mercury Milan hybrid 2010?
Jalon Lakin 2024-09-27
We've had it for three weeks and went to the highest peak on the east coast without any problems. It has good pick-up, excellent features, and we're averaging 40 miles to the gallon. It's great to see such a solid, well-built American car. While it would have been nice to have memory for the driver's seat, we're still impressed with what it offers.
Leone Conroy 2024-09-03
I've owned a Mustang, a Taurus, and 5 Honda's (Accords & a CRX). This time I chose the Mercury Milan and I'm glad I did. No Honda ever had the same 'substantial' sound I hear when I close the door of my new Milan. I regularly get 38 mph and I tend to accelerate a little rapidly from a complete stop. The fit and finish well exceed my last Honda (2005 Accord). The technology behind the accessories, safety options, and advanced hybrid system have no equal in Honda products. This car could be the start of a new series with Ford Motor products!
Kendrick Beer 2024-08-11
After completing a 2200 mile road trip in three months, I have formed a comfortable opinion on this vehicle. I absolutely love the mileage, which can go as high as 60 in short (5-10mi) urban trips according to the computer. During the road trip, I validated the computer calculations and was pleasantly surprised. The interior is nice and I have received lots of compliments on the exterior styling. However, there are some missed cues in this car that I find disappointing. The headrests are a particular issue - designers, what were you thinking? My wife and I both have to recline the seatback excessively to find a comfortable position for our necks. Additionally, the lack of Homelink and memory seats is surprising, as these are standard items in this price category.
Gayle Thompson 2024-07-20
I bought this car because it met all my requirements: a 30+ MPG hybrid with leather seats and a moonroof, made by American car makers. If you're looking for the same, this car is perfect for you! While it may not be a sports car, it's a smooth cruiser with plenty of power when needed. Personally, I love the Mercury styling and the car is loaded with terrific technology. The engine is so seamless that I have to check the dash to see if it's running, unless I gun it. I'm getting an impressive 38MPG combined, and up to 48-50 on my 15-mile trip to work if I take the back roads. I can go up to 600 miles on a single tank without sacrificing anything.
Raymond Considine 2024-07-19
Ford has finally gotten it right! I used to own a 1990 Taurus SHO and have owned 3 foreign cars before my Milan. I was hesitant to buy American, but according to CR, it is reliable and well-made. My only concern will be its resale value in 3-5 years since most American cars really fail that category. However, I got a great deal and with the Federal tax credit and sales tax deduction, it's an even better deal! The Milan has better handling and road feel than a 2009 Accord and seats better than a Camry. Although, the front headrests take some getting used to. I have had no issues with the car and even though the mileage is down because of winter cold, it's still better than my V-6 Accord. The sound system is excellent and the Milan is a better deal than the Fusion!