2010 Mercury Milan
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 213 |
| 2007 | 434 |
| 2008 | 451 |
| 2009 | 226 |
| 2010 | 1001 |
| 2011 | 187 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
24% of complaints: steering — 245 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DRIVING UP ICY CURVE UP HILL, SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW CAME ON. VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING LOCKED AND RAN OFF ROAD. NOW IT'S IN A SUPER HUMAN STEERING MODE IN MY DRIVEWAY WHERE ITS BEEN SINCE THE INCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180407
POWER STEERING HAS SENT COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSING A MINOR COLLISION. ALSO SUNROOF AND FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKS WHICH IS CAUSING MOLD GROWTH
NHTSA ODI report, 20171101
I HAVE HAD THE MILAN 2010 INTO FORD 6 TIMES BECAUSE THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING:NO LIGHTS;BRAKES;STEERING. I HAVE WITNESSES. IT HAS HAPPENED IN ALL TYPES OF CONDITIONS: STOP AND GO TRAFFIC; MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120717
18% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 176 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MILAN. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE BACKWARDS UNTIL IT ROLLED OVER A CURB RESULTING IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100602
MY CAR SPED UP WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE I JUST GOT IT STOPPED BEFORE I HIT A TRUCK THE FIRST TIME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100407
16% of complaints: engine — 159 distinct reports on file.
FIRE14% of complaints: power train — 145 distinct reports on file.
CRASH13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 130 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WIT
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-733
Campaign 10V161000 — check if this car was fixed
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010. THE PARK ROD GUIDE RETENTION PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALL
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-
Campaign 10V222000 — check if this car was fixed
Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Wheel Stud Fracture
Wheel Mounting Stud Fracture
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
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. TH
Campaign 11V574000 — check if this car was fixed
Floor mat interference with accelerator
Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
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
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.
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).
Campaign 15V793000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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.
Campaign 18V046000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.
Campaign 18V775000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 19V001000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 21V081000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 21E013000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
2010 Mercury Milan — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (245 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (176 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (159 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 10V161000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V222000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11V574000 (wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14E028000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V793000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V384000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V046000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V775000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V001000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21E013000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V158000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Mercury Milan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mercury Milan is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercury Milan?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercury Milan have?
13 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.