2009 Mercury Milan 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 2009 Mercury Milan problems
The 2009 Mercury Milan has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to electronics and engine issues.
One of the main issues reported by owners is the failure of the electronics to recognize USB flash drives or external SSDs holding music files. This problem has been reported to affect the car's entertainment system, which previously worked well with these devices.
Another issue reported by owners is the failure of the power steering system, which has been reported to stop working in some instances, particularly in the 2010 Milan model. This issue can be dangerous, especially at high speeds or in tight turns.
The 2009 Mercury Milan has also been reported to have problems with the rear LED brake panel light, which has been reported to be faulty in some instances. This issue can affect the car's visibility, especially in low-light conditions.
Additionally, the 2009 Mercury Milan has been reported to have issues with the door handles, which have been reported to break in some instances, particularly in the 2006 Milan model. This issue can be inconvenient, especially if the car is locked and the owner is unable to open it.
The 2009 Mercury Milan has also been reported to have engine stalls or dies while driving, particularly in the 2010 Milan model. This issue can be dangerous, especially if it occurs while driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
Furthermore, the 2009 Mercury Milan has been reported to have electronic throttle malfunctions, which have been reported to cause sudden surges or dangerous stalls in some instances, particularly in the 2010 Milan model. This issue can be dangerous, especially if it occurs while driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
Lastly, the 2009 Mercury Milan has been reported to have problems with the electronic throttle body (ETB), which has been reported to cause the car to go into "limp home mode" in some instances, particularly in the Mariner and Milan models. This issue can be inconvenient, especially if it occurs while driving in remote areas or on long trips.
In summary, the 2009 Mercury Milan has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to electronics and engine issues. These issues can be inconvenient, dangerous, or even life-threatening, especially if they occur while driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic. Owners of this car are advised to be aware of these issues and to take appropriate precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.
Are Mercury Milan 2009 transmission problems?
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.
Are there any recalls on Mercury Milan?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
How long will a 2010 Mercury Milan last?
Very Reliable Car
Never had any issues there. Currently at 175,000 miles, there's no surface or undercarriage rust. At 9 years old it still runs great and has good pickup. It gets 25-26 MPG between highway and city driving.
How many miles per gallon does a 2009 Mercury Milan V6 get?
Based on data from 10 vehicles, 871 fuel-ups and 248,697 miles of driving, the 2009 Mercury Milan gets a combined Avg MPG of 23.06 with a 0.31 MPG margin of error.
Are Mercury Milan 2009 transmission problems?
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.
How long will a 2010 Mercury Milan last?
Very Reliable Car
Never had any issues there. Currently at 175,000 miles, there's no surface or undercarriage rust. At 9 years old it still runs great and has good pickup. It gets 25-26 MPG between highway and city driving.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Milan have?
| Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Gasoline: 2.3 L Duratec 23 I4 2.5 L Duratec 25 I4 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6 Gasoline Hybrid: 2.5 L Duratec 25 I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed Mazda G5M manual 6-speed Mazda G6M manual 5-speed Mazda FNR5 automatic 6-speed Aisin TF-80 automatic 6-speed Ford 6F35 automatic Aisin CVT |
| Dimensions |
How many miles per gallon does a Mercury Milan 2009 4 cylinder get?
2009 Mercury Milan
| EPA MPG | Owner MPG Estimates |
|---|---|
| 2009 Mercury Milan 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd | |
| 23 combined city/highway MPG 20 city 29 highway 4.3 gals/ 100 miles | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
| 2009 Mercury Milan 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 5-spd | |
| Regular Gasoline | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
2009 Mercury Milan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Milan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Mercury Milan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Mercury Milan
The NHTSA has received 225 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Mercury Milan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Mercury Milan vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-11
- VIN: 3MEHM07Z19R
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Check engine light airbag light brake light on my car they turned them off and they turned on right after
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-09
- VIN: 3MEHM08129R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I RECEIVED A LETTER IN JULY OF 2021 ABOUT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT PROBLEM MY VEHICLE HAS. AT THE MOMENT THAT CONTROL MODULE IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. TO DATE FORD HAS NOT PRODUCED OR MADE AVAILABLE ANY OF THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS REPAIR AND WILL NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE WHEN I CALLED THEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG I HAVE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH KNOWN DEFECTIVE BRAKES BEFORE FORD IS FORCED TO COMPLETE THIS REPAIR? THERE IS ALSO A BRAKE FLUID ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT CANNOT BE ADDRESSED UNTIL THE NON-FUNCTIONING ABS MODULE IS REPAIRED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO CHANGE THE SAID CORROSIVE FLUID BECAUSE OF THE NON-FUNCTIONING ABS MODULE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-01
- VIN: 3mehm08z19r
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brake pedal going to floor extending stopping distance. Early in 2022 I took it in for recall S1954. HCU passed test and dealer replaced DOT3 brake fluid with DOt4. 5/24/2022 Brake pedal started going to floor again. Dealer performed self test of hcu and electronic bleed hcu and said pedal was somewhat better but needed $400 of brake work to for Brake pads, lining and turn rotors. Car functioned fine for a few days. In early June I was driving on a wet street and put on the brakes. It appeared the ABS system was trying to kick in and suddenly the pedal again went to the floor. I was barely able to miss rear-ending a city bus. I pulled into a gas station, turned the car off. When I started it again the brake pedal went to the floor. After pumping it a number of times it came back up and was again functioning. Took it to dealer on 6/1/22. Dealer again tested the hcu test which once again it passed. They could find no other problems. Dealers recommended replacing the abs modlule and master cylinder to the tune of $1,400. Seems like they can test and find out which part isn't malfunctioning (hcu which is under recall), but cant test to find out which part is malfunctioning (ABS module or master cylinder) There is obviously still serious issue with the brake system on these cars that is not being corrected by the initial hcu recall. It needs to be fixed before someone is killed. There were no warning lights or messages relating to the brakes.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: 3MEHM08Z39R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The problem I am having is with the cars braking system. I have extended brake travel required to stop the vehicle for which I have been issued two recalls. Because of the extended brake travel, I was unable to stop in time and had a front end collision with minor damage, which was not reported. The problem first showed up when I was forced to brake hard a few years causing the ABS to engage. The brake pedal traveled to the floor until the next time the ABS was engaged. Shortly after that, I was issued a recall stating the exact problem I was having. When I took it to my local dealership to get it fixed, they performed a test, changed the brake fluid, and said the system was working properly. It was not. Took it back to the dealership when hydraulic control valve became permanently locked open. They inspected it again and said the ABS unit needed to be replaced but the parts were not available. Contacted FMC customer service, and they were unable to help me either. I asked for a loaner vehicle, and received no response. Since then, I have been issued another recall and am still driving an unsafe car in a Michigan winter. All I want is a safe car to drive.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-05
- VIN: 99999999999
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 2009 MERCURY MILAN. CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER HAVING SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED THEY ARE STILL EXPERIENCING ISSUES RELATED TO THE SAFETY RECALL.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-23
- VIN: 3MEHM07Z99R
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Manufacturer Recall Number19S54 NHTSA Recall Number19V904 This recall has been on file since: Dec 18,2019. There is still no remedy. I believe this issue is causing my vehicle to have significant delays in braking into a complete stop. The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner, so I would like to file a formal complaint.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-13
- VIN: 3MEHM08199R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: After receiving the Safety Recall Notice 19S54 in the mail, I contacted my local Ford dealership and set up an appointment. On May 24, 2021, I brought my car to the dealership for this recall. At this time, I explained that the brake pedal was going to the floor intermittently. The car had 134,880 miles on it. The Hydraulic Control Unit was inspected and supposedly passed. So the dealer flushed the brake system and replaced the cap. After leaving the dealership, the car sat for several weeks. Two weeks after driving it again, I noticed that the brake pedal was going to the floor and it was difficult to stop the vehicle. I called the dealer and set up another appointment. The dealer had me wait about two weeks. On August 2nd, I brought my car back to the dealer for the same brake issue (Safety Recall 19S54). At this time the car had 135,492 miles. Again they inspected the brakes and the Hydraulic Control Unit. This time they found the HCU Assembly to be faulty and recommend that it be replaced. However, Ford Motor Company is refusing to cover this part under the Safety Recall 19S54 because they closed the recall after the May appointment. They want us to pay over $1500 to have it fixed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-19
- VIN: 3mehm08129r
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact received recall notification for NHTSA campaign number 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 98,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-20
- VIN: 3mehm07z99r
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: after the brake recall were done 19v-904 there still soft pedal to much travel
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-04
- VIN: 3MEHM07Z89R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that prior to the recall repair, the ABS warning light would appear intermittently. After the recall repair, the ABS warning light was illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) was tested as part of the recall repair, which it failed. The dealer informed the manufacturer of the failure however, the manufacturer declined the coverage for the HCU part replacement. The vehicle was not repaired and the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive with the ABS warning light illuminated. The failure mileage was 189,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-20
- VIN: 3mehm08z29r
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: 2009 Mercury Milan. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA Safety Recall 19V-904. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE CONSOMER WAS DIRECTED TO PAY FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-31
- VIN: 3MEHM08159R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: FORD HAS FAILED TO ISSUE PARTS TO DEALERS TO FIX THIS 2019 RECALL. IT IS NOW APRIL OF 2021 AND THE RECALL IS STILL OPEN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-15
- VIN: 3MEHM02169R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED FAMILY FORD OF ENFIELD (65 HAZARD AVE, ENFIELD, CT 06082) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-18
- VIN: 3MEHM08139R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BEST FORD (579 AMHERST ST, NASHUA, NH 03063, (603) 324-1406) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-24
- VIN: 3MEHM08179R
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THERE IS A FEDERAL RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TWICE WITH MATHEWS FORD IN NEWARK, OHIO. THEY HAVE FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN THEY SAID BECAUSE OF COVID THEY WERE NOT FIXING THEM. I SPOKE TO A REPRESENTATIVE FROM FORD WHO SET UP A SECOND APPOINTMENT. THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO PICK UP THE CAR ON 02/24 AND NEVER ARRIVED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-01
- VIN: 3MEHM07Z69R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AND WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-22
- VIN: 3MEHM08Z69R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, HER BRAKE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INITIALLY SPOKE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HER THAT OVER TIME, HER BRAKE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE ALSO MENTIONED THAT AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, NO NEED IMMEDIATE BRAKE SERVICES WOULD BE NEEDED. THE CONTACT WAS THEN NOTIFIED BY A COUSIN THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT THEN CALLED UNIVERSITY FORD NORTH (5331 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27712) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE AND TO CALL BACK IN MID-MARCH FOR AN UPDATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: 3MEHM07Z29R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE DRIVER HAD NEARLY COLLIDED WITH A SECOND VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER LUCAS FORD LOCATED AT 900 US-130, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-04
- VIN: 3MEHM08Z19R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND NEARLY CRASHED INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER LUGOFF FORD LOCATED AT 979 HWY 1 SOUTH, LUGOFF, SC 29078 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 261,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-04
- VIN: 3MEHM07ZX9R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE FORD COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE ME WITH LOANER CAR, EVEN THOUGH THEY SAY ON THE RECALL NOTICE THAT THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE A CRASH.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- VIN: 3MEHM08119R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: 2009 MERCURY MILAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3MEHM08199R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS A BRAKE SAFETY RECALL 19S54 FROM JANUARY 2020. IN JUNE OF 2020 ISSUES BEGAN WHERE WHEN WE APPLY THE BRAKES AT TIMES THEY WORK FINE AND OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP FOR AN UNACCEPTABLE EXTENDED AMOUNT IF TIME. THE VEHICLE IN JUNE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR MVA WHERE THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO SWERVE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STOPPING IN A TIMELY FASHION. LUCKILY THIS RESULTED IN ONLY MINOR COSMETIC DAMAGE (SCRAPES THAT COULD BE BUFFED OUT AT NO CHARGE) TO BOTH VEHICLES AND WITH NO INJURIES. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT I COULD PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE PARTS BUT THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I SPOKE WITH WEST HERR FORD, AMHERST NY AND THEY STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THAT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE HAS REMAINED IN THE DRIVEWAY SINCE JUNE. TWO DAYS AGO THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE MOVED TO ANOTHER PLACE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WHILE IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND HAD TO BE SHIFTED ABRUPTLY INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ISSUE IS SPORADIC AND SO YOU HAVE NO WARNING AS TO WHEN THE VEHICLE MAY NOT STOP. THERE IS NO WAY TO MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE THE AMOUNT OF TIME AND SPACE NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE VARIES EVERY TIME. THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKING TO REPAIR THE SAFETY ISSUE IS UNACCEPTABLE. I HAVE CONCERNS WITH THE VEHICLE NOT BEING SAFE TO DRIVE AND I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE TIME FRAME FOR FORD CUSTOMERS TO HAVE A UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT IS COSTING MONEY SITTING IN A DRIVEWAY. WE DO NOT HAVE EXTRA VEHICLES AND ARE IN NEED OF A WORKING VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTATION. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER FOR A TIMELY RESOLUTION TO REPAIRING THE VEHICLE OR PROVIDING AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION TO THOSE CUSTOMERS WITH VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THANK YOU FOR YOU TIME AND ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 3MEHM08Z99R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-27
- VIN: 3MEHM08129R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THIS IS THE 4TH TIME I HAVE BEEN ON A SMALL INCLINE AND LOST BRAKES. I HAD THE CAR AT FORD A MONTH AGO THEY ADMITTED BRAKES RECALLED, CANT GET PART. RELEASED CAR TO ME. TODAY WITH MY CHILD IN THE CAR, I WAS TRAVELING @30MPH ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP SIGN ON A SMALL INCLINE. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I BLEW PAST THE SIGN AND NARROWLY MISSED HAVING AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NOT RETURNED. ITHE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE MONTHS PRIOR TO TODAY AND HAVE SAID PARTS N/A. THE MANUFACTURER HAS EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VIN # CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V904000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-01
- VIN: 3MEHM07Z89R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME TO PROVIDED THE REMEDY REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER GANLEY FORD LOCATED AT 6930 PEARL RD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.*DT*JB
2009 Mercury Milan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2009 Mercury Milan.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
- Consequence: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
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- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
- Consequence: The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
Negative 2009 Mercury Milan car reviews
Positive 2009 Mercury Milan car reviews
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My wife and I own a Ford Freestyle, and I must say, it has been a great investment. Despite my initial concerns about gas consumption, we were able to drive from Dallas, TX to New Orleans last summer on just one tank of gas, covering a distance of 490 miles. I had to stop to fill up only because my wife was worried we might run out of gas, but we could have easily reached around 520 miles. The car has an impressive fuel economy, averaging around 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. We both love driving it so much that my 2005 Mercedes mostly stays in the garage. We hope that Ford will continue to produce such great cars in the future.
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I recently traded my 05 Lincoln Town Car for an 09 Milan V6 Premier AWD with the VOGA package. I was a bit hesitant about switching to a mid-size car after driving such a huge car, but I must say, I am pleasantly surprised by how well it handles. The car's handling is simply amazing! Living in Michigan, I have had the opportunity to test the AWD this month, and I am happy to report that I haven't gotten stuck yet, despite the heavy snow and ice. The ride is very smooth, and I absolutely adore the VOGA interior, which features camel with black trim and camel stitching. It's a beautiful car that I am thoroughly enjoying!
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I traded my Lexus es350 for a new Milan. The main reason was the price. I chose the Mercury Milan because it caters to a more mature buyer, unlike the Ford Fusion. It's a shame that Mercury doesn't promote this vehicle more heavily. The Milan is superior in many ways to foreign competitors as well as GM. If you get the premier edition with Microsoft Sync, it makes driving fun and provides a very comfortable and cost-effective experience.
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After 4000 miles, we are thrilled with the car! It has all wheel drive, which is essential in our area, and plenty of room for real people in the back seat. We love the good comfort overall, the smooth ride, and the ample power, all for a reasonable price.
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I recently switched from a Ford Explorer to a new 2009 Milan and it has been a wonderful experience. Although I was initially concerned about the power of the I4, it has proven to be more than sufficient for my needs. I mainly use it for my daily commute, which is about 10 miles each way. However, my wife and I have found ourselves driving the Milan more frequently than her Lincoln MKX. Overall, it's a great little car from Ford that packs a big punch.
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Giovani Klein 2024-11-28
I recently traded in my '04 Oldsmobile Aurora for a new car, but unfortunately, I'm not satisfied with my purchase. The car lacks many of the features I was hoping for, and I find it uncomfortable to drive, especially during my long commutes. Additionally, the trunk doesn't self-open, and there are no A/C or heating vents in the rear seats. I would advise anyone considering this car to do their research and carefully consider their options before making a purchase. I did try to return the car within the 3-day period, but unfortunately, I was unable to get in touch with the dealer.
Darren Gerlach 2024-09-16
The design of the car is what sold me, as well as the reliability of previous model years. Additionally, the excellent crash test scores were a major factor in my decision.