2011 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 2011 Mercury Milan problems
The common problems reported by owners of the 2011 Mercury Milan include:
- Squeaks and Creaks Over Bumps and Turning - Complaints mention noises like squeaks and creaks when going over bumps or during turns, indicating potential suspension or steering issues.
- Key Will Not Come Out of Ignition - Some owners have faced difficulties removing the key from the ignition, which could be a concern related to the ignition system.
- Premature Pad/Rotor Wear and Brake Issues - Reports highlight problems with premature wear of brake pads and rotors, as well as issues with the antilock system, parking brake, and brake failure, which can affect the vehicle's braking performance and safety.
- Transmission Problems - Complaints include rough shifting, slipping transmission, and issues with the transmission sensor or solenoid, impacting the overall driving experience and potentially leading to transmission failure.
- Engine Related Concerns - Owners have reported issues such as engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head problems, head gasket issues, and turbocharger or supercharger malfunctions, which can affect the vehicle's performance and reliability.
- Steering System Defects - Problems with the electric power steering assist system have been noted, where the system may shut down due to a steering motor sensor fault, potentially leading to a loss of steering control.
- Fuel System Malfunctions - Complaints mention issues with the fuel vapor canisters and purge valves, causing abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank, which can lead to fuel leaks or other fuel system-related problems.
These reported problems with the 2011 Mercury Milan highlight a range of issues affecting different systems of the vehicle, from transmission and brakes to steering and engine components. Owners experiencing these problems should consider seeking professional inspection and repairs to ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicles.
What is the recall on the 2011 Mercury Milan power steering system?
2011 Mercury Milan Recall
The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault. Action Need To Fix It: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
What is the transmission problem on the Mercury Milan?
Problem Description
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.
What is the recall on the 2011 Mercury Milan power steering system?
2011 Mercury Milan Recall
The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault. Action Need To Fix It: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
What is the transmission problem on the Mercury Milan?
Problem Description
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.
2011 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:
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Mercury Milan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Mercury Milan
The NHTSA has received 178 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Mercury Milan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles.
2024-09-04
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG0BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering functionality. A message indicating power steering failure was displayed. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, where it was determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the repair of Ford Campaign Number: 15N01 could not be completed due to the vehicle's mileage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2024-03-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-20
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG0BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated, and the message "Service Advance Track" was displayed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. No further information was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
2024-01-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA7BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The failure was more evident during the cold weather. The Service Power Steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
2024-01-13
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-12
- VIN: 3MEDM0L37BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering service light came on, and the power steering on vehicle was impaired and almost impossible to turn the wheel while operating the vehicle .,after contacting Ford dealership, a recall is listed on that year of this make and model, but the Vin number is not included in the recall for maintenance repairs
2023-12-30
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-10
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA1BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The first symptom was the steering wheels failure to return to center after going around a corner. That went on for about 3 weeks before the Service Advance Trac warning came on. The vehicle started to have a terrible noise when turning the wheel which can only be described as the sound of bones breaking. The sound is increasing louder at slow speeds. Then the Advance Trac System Failure message came on, and the vehicle lost all power steering assist. When turning a corner the steering wheel almost gets stuck at the 2,3,4,5 positions. There was a massive Ford recall for this make and model with the exact same failed part, but for some reason Ford decided to not include my vehicle in this recall, despite it having the failure. This is a very expensive repair, and at this point in the vehicles life basically renders it a total loss. This should be remedied by Ford for all vehicles with this part.
2023-12-19
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-15
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA5BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing power steering failure. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The messages "Power Steering Assist Fault" and "Service Advancetrac" were displayed. The contact stated that she was unable to turn the steering wheel. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
2023-11-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-20
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG9BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle, and the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly. The "Service Power Steering Now" and "Service Advance Track" messages were displayed. Additionally, the traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V34000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.
2023-07-03
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-27
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG1BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The power steering is out and the car is very hard to turn and control. The recall has been confirmed by the dealer but it appears that they cannot fix due to my vin number not showing a recall for the power steering control module.
2023-05-30
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-30
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA9BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the power steering failed while accelerating to merge onto the highway. The vehicle veered off the roadway. The contact pulled over to avoid a crash. The contact stated that the steering angle sensor fault message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who stated that the power steering failed. The failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, their VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 212,000.
2023-03-31
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-17
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG4BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering fault warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting the diagnostic test and repair. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
2023-02-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-01
- VIN: 3MEHM0JGXBR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering locked on me while driving
2023-02-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-17
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA6BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: power steering doesn't work some or all the time. Pulling over and turning the car off is no longer working to reset.
2023-02-17
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-01
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG5BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Loss of power steering and steering assist light comes on. The local dealership diagnosed it needing the power steering gear assembly replaced which they stated was a recall on the vehicle but then stated the codes they entered into Ford rejected the recall approval. Recall # 15N01
2022-12-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-22
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA6BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving normally, suddenly my power steering turned off on the highway and SERVICE Advancetrac and SERVICE Power steering came in with no warning or dashboard indicator lights. This caused serious driving issues and I was barely able to get home safely. This issue was addressed in the 2015 15S18 recall but the issue is still there.
2022-10-12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-05
- VIN: 3mehm0jg9br
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed as the "service power steering" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that her vehicle was placed under NHTSA Campaign Number:15V340000(Steering) and was previously serviced by a dealer. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where she was informed that the recall had expired and that they could not offer any more assistance. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and was given the same information as the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
2022-05-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-27
- VIN: 3MEHM0HA8BR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: RE: Safety Recall Notice 21S12 / NHTSA Recall 21V-158 ISSUE: "In the event of a crash that causes deployment of the driver airbag, the driver airbag inflator in your vehicle may explode." RISK: "If an airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could strike the driver or other occupants causing serious injury or death." MY COMPLAINT: I received this notice from Ford Motor Co. in APRIL 2021. Today is May 27, 2022, and the manufacturer has failed to remedy this situation or even to contact me with a possible resolution date for this situation. My life and safety as the only driver of this vehicle is seriously at risk every time I am on the road. This is a most egregious situation and I demand immediate repair. CONCLUSION: I need to know exactly what is being done by the NHTSA and the manufacturer to fix this problem immediately. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2022-01-12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-04
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG8BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: My vehicles electric power assisted steering failed. Luckily my 8o year old wife was not at the wheel at the time! Ford is aware of the EPAS problem but earlier refused to correct the problem before it entered full failure mode! Dash Panel warning was displayed after the steering went into failure mode.
2021-09-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-01
- VIN: 3mehm0jg5br
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact's girlfriend owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that upon start-up of the vehicle, excessive effort was needed to steer the vehicle without warning; however, the power steering assist would return after a few minutes of driving. Recently, the contact stated that the power steering assist failed with the power steering assist fault warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had called the manufacturer and was referred to the local dealer for assistance. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) and that the warranty on the vehicle for the power steering was expired. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
2021-09-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-17
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA6BR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while his great-nephew was driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The driver pumped on the brake pedal until the vehicle stopped. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake master cylinder, hydraulic module, and brake filler cap to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,077.
2021-05-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-18
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA0BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The electric power steering assist is failing. The car is becoming more difficult to steer and makes an intermittent grinding noise when turning the wheels. The problem is most noticeable at low speeds when making turns.
2021-02-28
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-03
- VIN: 3MEHM0JA2BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GAVE OUT AND IT SAYS A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF ON THE DASH. I ALMOST WRECKED THE CAR BECAUSE IT VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TOW THE CAR HOME.
2021-02-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-10
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRICE FORD OF TURLOCK (5200 N GOLDEN STATE BLVD, TURLOCK, CA 95382) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING RACK AND PINON NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2020-05-08
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-07
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG5BR
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE A WARNING CAME ON STATING POWER ASSIST FAILURE. CAR HAD MANUAL STEERING ONLY. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT WENT AWAY WHEN THE CAR WAS RESTARTED. NO SUCH LUCK THIS TIME, WARNING STAYS ON AND NO POWER STEERING. LUCKILY I WAS ON STRAIGHT ROADS BOTH TIMES. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NONE??
2020-03-31
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-30
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG9BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DUE TO THE RECALL OF THE STEERING GEAR WE HAD IT REPAIRED OCT 10 2018. THE VEHICLE HAD 94,430 MILES AND QUALIFIED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN 15,311 MILES AND THE SAME PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I ASKED IF THE PART HAS A WARRANTY I WAS TOLD 1 YR OR 12,000 MILES,SO THE REPAIR WOULD BE 1800.00. I ASKED IF THE SAME REPAIR WAS DONE WHAT KIND OF WARRANTY WOULD THERE BE. 2 YRS OR 50,000 MILES. MY CONCERN IS WHY THE RECALL PART IS ONLY WARRANTED FOR 12,000 AND THE NEW REPAIR WARRANTY IS 50,000. DID FORD INSTALL AN INFERIOR PART ON MY RECALL? THE VERY DANGEROUS RECALL PART THAT WAS PUT ON MY CAR LASTED BARELY OVER 15,000 MILE. I FIND THIS VERY ALARMING TO THINK THAT LIKE I THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR PUTTING THEMSELVES AND OTHER ON THE ROADS AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH! YOU CANNOT STEER THE CAR WHEN THE PART FAULTS.
2019-12-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 3MEHM0JG2BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: AS I WAS DRIVING A LOW TRACTION WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE WHILE PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND WENT THROUGH OUR GRASS LEAVING RUTS IN IT. APPARENTLY ONCE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND A WARNING SIGN CAME ON IN VEHICLE IT NOW WILL NOT GO OFF AND ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THERE IS A RECALL ON CERTAIN VIN CARS OF OUR MAKE, YEAR AND MODEL HOWEVER NOT SPECIFICALLY OURS. IT IS OBVIOUS IT IS DUE TO THE SAME FAULTY POWER STEERING COMPUTER THING.
2011 Mercury Milan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2011 Mercury Milan.
2021-03-10
- 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.
2021-02-16
- 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.
2021-02-16
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts 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 dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
2019-01-07
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 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 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or 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 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY 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. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
2016-05-31
- 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.
2015-11-24
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
- Consequence: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
2015-06-02
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
- Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
2014-05-29
- 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.
2011-12-07
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE STUD FRACTURES COULD OCCUR AT THE WHEEL LOCATION, AND THE OPERATOR MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE VIBRATION AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE FOR FLATNESS AND REPLACE THE DISCS AS NECESSARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Negative 2011 Mercury Milan car reviews
Positive 2011 Mercury Milan car reviews
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This is my second Milan Premier (the previous one being a V6). I opted for the I4 and I am extremely impressed with the 175 HP. I must say, this car is a great value for the money. I test drove the Accord and Camry, but I have to say, America, we have a winner! The Milan is extremely well-appointed. The Tuxedo Black Metallic paint is paired with the standard Camel leather interior, which looks amazing. I absolutely love the 9-speaker Sony sound system and the MicroSoft Sync is simply awesome. I can listen to my music via an iPod or thumb drive (via the USB port). The Milan is very driver-friendly, making it a pleasure to drive.
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Great car! I traded in my 2007 Lincoln MKZ and found that this car is substantially less expensive when equally equipped.
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Milan 4 Cylinder MPG is outstanding! Solid feel is way above expectations. This car feels much more expensive.
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I recently traded in my 2005 BMW 3 series for a Milan and I must say, it's a much better ride. I was initially drawn to the Milan because of its top reliability rating from Consumer Reports, and I was pleasantly surprised by all the additional benefits it offered. Despite being less powerful than my BMW, the 4 cyl. engine provides better gas mileage, which was important to me. If power is a priority for you, I would recommend going with the 6 cyl. The drive is incredibly smooth and the storage space is huge. During my test drive, I found that the Milan had more features than the Camry and Accord, and was just as good if not better. While the Altima was a sportier ride, Consumer Reports only rated its reliability as average. Overall, I'm very happy with my decision to go with the Milan and would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a new car.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your new car! The leather interior and Sync feature sound like great additions. It's great to hear that you're satisfied with the pick-up and power, even after trading in a V6. Overall, it sounds like you made a great choice. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
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More sources of information about 2011 Mercury Milan problems:
2011 Mercury Milan Problems and Complaints - 5 Issues
https://repairpal.com/2011-mercury-milan/problems
Problem with your 2011 Mercury Milan? Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 Mercury Milan.
2011 Mercury Milan Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/mercury/milan/2011/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2011 Mercury Milan? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
2011 Mercury Milan Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mercury/milan/2011/reliability/
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
What's Wrong with the Mercury Milan?
http://www.mercuryproblems.com/models/milan/
Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 12th in overall reliability out of 14 Mercury models , with real engine and steering concerns. 2 Common Mercury Milan ...
Q&A: 2010 Mercury Milan Brake Failure - Common Problems ...
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Apr 20, 2018 ... I have a 2010 mercury milan. We had a complete brake failure that sent us through a red light. luckily we hit nothing.
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Hermann Jaskolski 2024-11-19
Although I had a negative experience with the transmission of this car, I still believe it has potential. After only five days of driving, I had to take it back to the dealer due to shifting issues. Despite initial excuses from the dealer about not being able to download a program from Ford to test the transmission, they eventually determined that the car needed a new transmission. While it has been in the shop for seven days, I still have hope for this car. Prior to this issue, I agreed with the positive reviews and believe that with proper service, this car can live up to its potential.
Cletus McGlynn 2024-09-24
The 2000 Sable was a great car, but after over 160,000 miles, it was time for an upgrade. The dealer recommended this car as a replacement, and I confidently chose it because it has dual power seats, which are essential for my wife's back condition. Although SYNC was required to get the power seats, I appreciate the car's focus on entertainment. The volume controls are conveniently located in three different places, and the dash controls are easy to use with bare hands. The steering wheel controls are also well-placed, and I have no trouble using them. The seats are comfortable, and while the headrests initially protruded too much, I was able to easily adjust them to my liking. Overall, this car is definitely worth the investment of $28K.
Nicholas Russel 2024-06-17
Hi there! I recently bought a 2010 Milan Premier with only 15,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I discovered that the transmission had been rebuilt at 12,000 miles and it still shifts poorly in the first through fifth gears. After doing some research on forums, I found out that Ford Fusions and Mercury Milans from 2010 tend to have bad transmissions. I'm currently looking to sell the car and would not recommend it. Thanks for reading!