2007 Mercury Milan

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Mercury Milan
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Milan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2006: 213 complaints 2006 2007: 434 complaints 2007 2008: 451 complaints 2008 2009: 226 complaints 2009 2010: 1001 complaints 2010 2011: 187 complaints 2011
2007: 434 complaints
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YearComplaints
2006213
2007434
2008451
2009226
20101001
2011187

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 53%

53% of complaints: air bags — 230 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180831

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 113 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190319

TWO INCIDENTS, BOTH LIGHT RAIN DAYS, TRAVELING SPEED LIMIT, ON A CITY STREET - WHILE DRIVING I CAME UPON A SITUATION WHERE I WAS REQUIRED TO QUICKLY APPLY MY BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180210

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE CAR DEALER. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STOPPED WHEN IT SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE CORNER OF THE DEALERSHIP OFFICE BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. ON OCTOBER 13, 2007, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ALTHOUGH THE CONTACTS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100602

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3%

3% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121016

SAFETY TIMELINE

2007 — complaint volume: 434
I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

I 20121212 — EA (closed 20140612)

Floor mat interference with accelerator

R 20140726 — equipment

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,...

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.

Campaign 14E028000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20161220 — PE (closed 20180504)

Extended Braking Distance

R 20180202 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 16V384000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180214 — air bags

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,...

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.

Campaign 17V024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180418 — EA (closed 20210115)

Extended Braking Distance

R 20210401 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles.

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.

Campaign 19V904000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210409 — air bags

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

Campaign 21V158000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Mercury Milan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (230 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (113 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14E028000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V384000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V158000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Mercury Milan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mercury Milan is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Milan?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Milan have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.