MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mercury Milan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Mercury Milan
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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
451
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 214 complaints 2006 2007: 434 complaints 2007 2008: 451 complaints 2008 451 2009: 226 complaints 2009 2010: 1,002 complaints 2010 2011: 191 complaints 2011
2006: 214 complaints 2006 2007: 434 complaints 2007 2008: 451 complaints 2008 451 2009: 226 complaints 2009 2010: 1,002 complaints 2010 2011: 191 complaints 2011
2006: 214 complaints 2006 2007: 434 complaints 2007 2008: 451 complaints 2008 451 2009: 226 complaints 2009 2010: 1,002 complaints 2010 2011: 191 complaints 2011

2008: 451 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2006214
2007434
2008451
2009226
20101,002
2011191

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

47% · 212 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Takata recall recieved recall notice on July 2016 as of this date still no parts. Recieved letter November 2017 no passanger to ride in front passenger seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-21

Also filed under Structure

Takata recall. Still waiting on company to either replace, repair the airbags in my car. No crash yet. Why would I wait?

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-25

Involved in a serious motor vehicle crash on 8/14/08 in my vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. This was a side, almost t-bone impact, and the curtain/side air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-30

Service brakes

44% · 199 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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The ABS brake function checked out during the recall window on Nov. 2 of 2021. The Ford dealer mechanics purged the brake system with fresh fluid and tested the function. Tested OK.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-27

Vehicle speed control

4% · 19 reports
CRASH
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Vehicle began to accelerate on its own, could not stop until she struck the two parked vehicles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-29

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 5 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate and the pedal went to the floor. The contact then crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-03

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Power train

4% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine

3% · 12 reports
Show complaint excerpts

There is a problem with my tourqe converter with 100k miles. My car won't accelerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-07

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2008Complaint volume 451 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
  3. I
    2010-05-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-01-11 Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat
  4. I
    2012-12-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-12 Floor mat interference with accelerator
  5. R
    2014-07-26Equipment14E028000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2016-12-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2018-05-04 Extended Braking Distance
  7. R
    2018-02-02Air bags16V384000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2018-02-14Air bags17V024000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    2018-04-18Engineering analysisClosed 2021-01-15 Extended Braking Distance
  10. R
    2021-04-01Service brakes, hydraulic19V904000 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.

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  11. R
    2021-04-09Air bags21V158000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Mercury Milan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 212 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 199 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14E028000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V904000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Mercury Milan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Mercury Milan is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Milan?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercury Milan have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.