2010 Mercury Milan: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Mercury Milan: 11 recalls, 1003 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
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Recalls
11 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 2 equipment/tire recalls that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seats Vehicle recall #10V161000 · 2010 · 33,256 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth May be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint May move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #10V222000 · 2010 · 19 vehicles
What's wrong: The park rod guide retention pin May not have been properly installed which fails to conform to the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention".
Why it matters: A vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake May have unintended movement which May cause a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 28, 2010.
Wheels Vehicle recall #11V574000 · 2011 · 128,616 vehicles
What's wrong: The wheel studs May fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
Why it matters: While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator May experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about January 24, 2012.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #15V793000 · 2015 · 411,205 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves May not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
Why it matters: The pressure changes May cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The cpv and fuel tank will be…
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V384000 · 2016 · 1,892,343 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford ranger, edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford fusion, Mercury milan and Lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana,…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will…
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V046000 · 2018 · 327,796 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford edge, fusion, mustang and ranger, Lincoln mkx and zephyr/mkz, and Mercury milan vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia,…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V775000 · 2018 · 215 vehicles
What's wrong: In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing May deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
Why it matters: If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V001000 · 2019 · 782,384 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford ranger and Mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford fusion and Lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina,…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #19V904000 · 2019 · 600,166 vehicles
What's wrong: The valves within the ABS hydraulic control units (hcu) May react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction May cause the valves to not close properly.
Why it matters: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel May be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall…
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #21V081000 · 2021 · 1,067 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #21V158000 · 2021 · 2,602,668 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver's side air bag inflator May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side.
2 aftermarket equipment / tire recalls replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Equipment Equipment recall #14E028000 · 2014 · 82,579 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected floor mats May move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Why it matters: The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014.
Airbags, Airbags Equipment recall #21E013000 · 2021 · 249 vehicles
What's wrong: The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford mustang and mustang gt500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln mkz, 2010-2012 Ford fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury milan, 2007-2011 Ford ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln mkx vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 22 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (248): the most common themes are steering problems (241), warning light on (62).
- Speed control / throttle (178): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (83), warning light on (64).
- Engine (159): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (94), warning light on (70).
- Transmission & drivetrain (149): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (60), warning light on (47), hard / delayed shifting (44).
The 2010 Mercury Milan has 1003 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 6 Milan model years for complaints (2.4× the average Milan year). Complaints peaked in 2013 (276 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 60,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2009 (226 complaints, 6 recalls), 2011 (191 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Mercury Milan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recalls for the 2010 Mercury Milan, plus 2 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Mercury Milan problems?
Owners have filed 1003 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (248), speed control / throttle (178), engine (159).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mercury Milan get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Mercury Milan repair manual?
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