MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mercury Milan

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 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
1,002
Recalls
13

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2010: 1,002 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.

Steering

25% · 248 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-04-07

Power steering has sent completely out, causing a minor collision. Also sunroof and front windshield leaks which is causing mold growth

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

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, 2012-07-17

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes

Vehicle speed control

18% · 178 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2010-06-02

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, 2010-04-07

Engine

16% · 159 reports
FIRE

Power train

15% · 151 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHINJURY
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I have a 2010 Mercury Milan this car has been in the shop many times the transmission was slipping it has left me in the middle of an intersection and the last straw was 3 weeks ago when the transmission kicked in when I was turning it popped my...

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-08

Exterior lighting

14% · 137 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    2010Complaint volume 1,002 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2010-05-03Seats10V161000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2010-05-28Power train10V222000 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…

    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…

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    2010-05-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-01-11 Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat
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    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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    2011-01-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-07-26 Wheel Stud Fracture
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    2011-07-26Engineering analysisClosed 2012-01-20 Wheel Mounting Stud Fracture
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    2012-01-18Wheels11V574000 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…

    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.…

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    2012-12-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-12 Floor mat interference with accelerator
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    2013-02-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-02-28 Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
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    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.

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    2016-01-15Fuel system, gasoline15V793000 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).

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    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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    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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    2018-11-21Air bags18V775000 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.

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    2019-02-13Air bags19V001000 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.

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    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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    2021-03-17Air bags21E013000 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.

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    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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    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

2010 Mercury Milan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 248 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 178 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 159 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V161000 · Seats
  • Recall 10V222000 · Power train
  • Recall 11V574000 · Wheels
  • Recall 14E028000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V793000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V046000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V775000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V001000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21E013000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V904000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
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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 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercury Milan have?
13 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.