MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mercury Milan

▲ Better than typical
2009 Mercury Milan
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
226
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

52% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2009: 226 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.

Service brakes

52% · 118 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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I was driving up the hill & slowed down for the speedbump. I started applying the brakes to turn right into the driveway but the car lunged forward, causing me to miss the driveway & turn into the yard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-21

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and engine

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Mercury Milan. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes were spongy, but good.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-03

Check engine light airbag light brake light on my car they turned them off and they turned on right after

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-20

Also filed under Air bags and engine

Air bags

38% · 85 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact was driving 30 MPH and crashed head-on into a utility pole, but the air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and a police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-13

Vehicle speed control

4% · 10 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that he started the ignition and the vehicle independently shifted into reverse. The contact crashed into a boat but was not injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-04

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH into a parking space, the brake was engaged with force and the vehicle continued to accelerate over a concrete parking block.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-14

Structure

3% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH

Engine

2% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2010-05-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-01-11 Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat
  2. I
    2012-12-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-12 Floor mat interference with accelerator
  3. 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 →

  4. I
    2016-12-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2018-05-04 Extended Braking Distance
  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. I
    2018-04-18Engineering analysisClosed 2021-01-15 Extended Braking Distance
  8. R
    2018-05-21Air bags18V046000 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...

    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.

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  9. R
    2021-03-17Air bags21V081000 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.

    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.

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  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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Mercury Milan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 118 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 85 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14E028000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V046000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V904000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Mercury Milan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Mercury Milan is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercury Milan?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercury Milan have?
7 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.