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Mercury Milan Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Mercury Milan | 61 Milans, 9.4 months of data per Milan, average 22200 miles 17 |
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| 2010 | Mercury Milan | 137 Milans, 9.6 months of data per Milan, average 35900 miles Refreshed for this model year.38 |
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| 2009 | Mercury Milan | 35 Milans, 10.3 months of data per Milan, average 46100 miles20 |
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| 2008 | Mercury Milan | 59 Milans, 9.4 months of data per Milan, average 55000 miles28 |
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| 2007 | Mercury Milan | 61 Milans, 9.8 months of data per Milan, average 81000 miles36 |
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| 2006 | Mercury Milan | 58 Milans, 9.0 months of data per Milan, average 84700 miles46 |
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2011 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 5700 | 0 | Keypad entry the 3-4 button lost back lighting. Trunk trim came loose. |
| May | 2011 | 9700 | 0 | O ring on AC system was replaced now it blows cold air. |
| Jun | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | AC not working again three weeks later. AC needed a new high pressure hose to condenser. Probably should have replaced the hose and not just the o-ring last time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | Flaring during shifting into 3rd gear. Shifts better but continues to Flare when cold, after replacement of shift assembly. |
| Dec | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Replaced the left axle |
| Jan | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 9000 | 1 | radio fades in and out |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Milan in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | transmission feels like it's slipping; has been doing this since about 1000 miles; have had it in shop every 3 mnths; they were supposed to rebuild trans again but just reprogrammed; still doesn't work right |
| Feb | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | from complete stop trans wouldn't engage for few seconds-when did engage made loud "clunk" & lunged; still feels like it slips; this time they replaced trans clutches and reprogrammed again |
| Apr | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | transmission hesitating between 3rd & 4th gear; re-programmed software; another occurrence the next morning |
| May | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | dealer installed black box for sporadic problem but would not leave on long enough for problem to occur (recurring transmission problem for which car has been in dealer @ least 9x already). occurrence happened within 5 days of removing box |
| Apr | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Transmission issues never resolved. |
| Mercury Milan in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | right headlamp failed. replacement requires access through a cover in the wheelwell; car too *** low for my portable floor jack so I took to dealer for replacement. |
| Dec | 2011 | 58000 | 45 | Electronic key/anti-theft system failed. Car won't start for about 30 minutes when problem occurs-no advance warning! First time, in November, no codes, so no repairs. Second time dealer replaced electronic part & reprogrammed both 'smart' keys. |
| Jan | 2012 | 66000 | 214 | Electronic ignition/anti-theft system failed for third time since 11/11. Car won't start when problem occurs. More diagnostic codes this trip. Replaced dash computer system & reprogrammed, including reset of odometer (lost 00000.3) as a result |
| Jul | 2012 | 77700 | 94 | License plate lights rusted & nonworking. Parts were replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | 10B15 processor reprogramming by Ford/Mercury |
| Oct | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Battery died just before 3 yr. warranty was up. New battery installed no charge. Clunk was heard at times when brakes first used @ startup. Brake pads/rotors cleaned & contact points lubed. Clunk gone (for now). |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mercury Milan
Engine not specified
| Mercury Milan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 50000 | 0 | Fixed by trading in for new Fusion. |
2009 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Milan in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | During a sub-zero cold snap my wife opened the dash top lid to retreive papers and the R/H hinge on the lid snapped. The dealer inspected it during a scheduled oil change, ordered a new lid and replaced it at a later date...10 mins to repair. |
| Nov | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Cars built before 12/16/2008, TSB 09-20-1. Some 2006-2009 Fusion and Milan vehicles equipped with Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, screen remains blank. Service mgr told me on 1st trip there was no problem and that there was no TSB...I showed him the TSB and he realized he was wrong, ordered parts and now the problem is solved after this trip. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | A/C blower had occossonal clicking noise |
| May | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Blower Motor for A/C / Heat had to be replaced. Did not fail occasionally clicked, always worked. |
| Jun | 2012 | 48000 | 300 | Front rotors were shot driver side door latch broke |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 71000 | 200 | Noise low frequency creaking coming from the passenger side front wheel well area when turning or going over bumps. No definitive diagnosis or fix but somehow dealer improved the situation but did not completely eliminate it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 10000 | 60 | car hesitated, found loose air filter box, (service bulletin) |
| Oct | 2011 | 23700 | 0 | Transmission slipped, clunked going into reverse after engine and wrench symbols came on. Incomplete error code, fault reset, problem gone. |
| Dec | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 64000 | 17 | Left low beam bulb replacement. |
| Feb | 2012 | 65000 | 100 | Check engine light code indicated air/fuel ratio sensor, diagnosed as leaky intake manifold gasket, which was replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 66000 | 0 | Replaced front and rear pads with OEM. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | left rear "door check" which holds door open defective. Part ordered for replacement. new rear " door check" replaced with ordered part. |
| Nov | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | SYNC mic replaced with remote mounted new mic and software reprogrammed. |
| Sep | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Replaced SYNC remote mic for the 2nd time. Still working OK |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Milan in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 78000 | 500 | O2 sensor |
2008 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 60500 | 3 | Silicone on trunk trim and door panels. Aftermarket audio causing too many vibrations. |
| Jul | 2011 | 75000 | 180 | Replaced shock absorbers |
| Jan | 2012 | 88300 | 90 | Replaced driver side motor mount |
| Apr | 2012 | 95000 | 210 | Experienced rough shifting between 3-4 (45mph) after driving for a while. Replaced transmission shift solenoids. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Milan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | squeal while climate control system blowing air. |
| Aug | 2010 | 20300 | 0 | Brakes recut because of shuttering while braking. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 85000 | 2179 | the blower fan would stop working without any noticable warning. The blower would start working again in as few as 5 minutes or as long as 1 hour. this happened 3 times the i took car to dealership. Blower and special order wiring harness installed |
| Jul | 2009 | 86000 | 300 | Starter failed |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Milan in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | A clicking noise was heard in the back speakers when the radio/cd player was on and the brake pedal was applied. This happened only to Milans with the audiophile stereo system. I found a TSB to cover the repair. A wire needed a better ground. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Milan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | There was rattle caused by a metallic item in a pillar. I was told the item was not an essential part and should not have been placed there. I assume this oversight occurred during the manufacturing process. |
| Aug | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | An anchor for the driver's seatbelt retractor was loose, so there was a rattle/creak from the pillar. |
| Sep | 2007 | 2000 | 32 | The rattle that was repaired in August 2007 returned. I also had the oil changed. |
| Mar | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | The cup holder in the center console was rattling loudly. The dealer replaced the existing unit. The rattling has been resolved. |
| May | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | There was chattering in the pillar on the driver's side. The problem was corrected, but returned about 3 weeks later. The repair was partially successful. |
| Aug | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | The pillar on the driver's side and the center cup holder continue to rattle on rough roads and grade changes. Was told by dealer service reps "that's the way it is" with Mercury Milans, and nothing was done to repair. |
| Mar | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | The cup holder rattled a lot. The last time I visited the dealer, I was told "all Milans have that problem" -- and the unit wasn't replaced. This time, it was replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 22000 | 330 | "Check Engine" light would not disappear. Dealer replaced solenoid valve that controls venting. |
| Feb | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | The "Check Engine" light returned after repair in January 2011. Dealer verified the problem and replaced the fuel cap with a new one. Done at no cost to me. |
| Aug | 2011 | 24000 | 500 | Description: Moderately loud noise when braking. Took car in for repair. Left front linkage of brake & suspension was worn down and needed to be replaced. Work was completed on 2nd day. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Check engine light came on, dealer thought gas cap might not have been closed properly of vehicle driven with low fuel. |
| Oct | 2009 | 33300 | 0 | Key fob not working, repaired fob and reprogrammed working fob. |
| Jun | 2010 | 39000 | 150 | Needed new brake pads front and rear, rotors resurfaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 67000 | 491 | Engine light came on. Auto Zone determined it was a coolant system issue. Dealer replaced thermostat and housing. Also determined battery needed replacing as car would not restart. Total cost: $491 ($115 for new battery) |
| Apr | 2011 | 122000 | 1250 | Air conditioner did not effectively cool. Condenser actuator, interior "sniffer" sensor, and in-dash HVAC computer were replaced. $1,250 total cost, parts and labor. |
| Dec | 2011 | 144000 | 15 | Engine check light illuminated. Took vehicle to AutoZone to run code. Code called for gas cap replacement. Replacement done and check engine light reset itself. |
| Apr | 2012 | 156000 | 1093 | Loud loose squeaking noise from front end during city driving and turning. Lower front control arms replaced. Engine was loose in engine bay. Visibly moved when gears changed. Broken motor mount was discovered and replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 158000 | 580 | Rear brake calipers locked up after replacement of rear rotors and pads. Both rear calipers were replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 164000 | 1972 | Transmission rebuilt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 167000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 82000 | 0 | When bought car there was an odd downshift in the transmission which I brought to their attention, they scanned the problem and determined that the transmission had to be replaced at the dealer's expense. Door would not automatically lock/unlock - Dealer changed for free. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Milan in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Repaint left rear door panel(dealer damage) | |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Rattles on both sides of the car. Coming from the area of the "B" pillar or rear doors | |
| Jan | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Clunk/rattle from left side of the vehicle when going over sharp bumps |
| Apr | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Steering wheel out of alignment. Brake rotors warped |
| Jun | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | Clunk/rattle from passenger side of vehicle when going over a bump. Excessive runout for the front and rear brake rotors |
| Mar | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Clunk/rattle from passenger side of vehicle when going over a bump. Second dealership taken to. Excessive runout for the front & rear brake rotors. Successful repair. |
| Jun | 2009 | 58000 | 0 | Adjustable lumbar support in the driver seat broke |
| Jan | 2010 | 70300 | 350 | Replaced front and rear, brake pads and rotors |
| Nov | 2010 | 88000 | 0 | Check engine light for Secondary Air Injection System |
| Jan | 2011 | 92000 | 200 | replaced control valve for secondary air injection system |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | Driver's door handle (inside of car) stuck in the "out" position - the position you pull it to in order to open the door. Would not lock electrically unless you pushed the handle in to its normal position. Trip 2 was follow-up to Trip 1. Part ordered as result of Trip 1; part installed on Trip 2. |
| Jun | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | Both rear interior door handles broke, can't open from inside. SHOULD BE RECALL ITEM, due to widespread problem. $350 for repairs. Leaving unrepaired, as nobody rides in back. SHAME ON FORD. Radio/CD player reports "CD Error." Won't play CDs, cannot eject disks. $400 for repair - is Ford kidding? Can't even get my disks out, so add about $90 to the loss. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 12000 | 370 | Drivers side rear door window shattered over night. (No reason). |
| Apr | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Engine failure to keep running after start. Air conditioning delay to start blowing cold air on hot day. Lumbar control(drivers side)broken. Interior door handles peeling. |
| Dec | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | Thermostat is malfunctioning. Engine at times runs too cold (as low as 170 degrees). Check engine light comes on. This is a defect at only 41000 miles. I am surprised at no call back because this raises emissions. |
| Jul | 2010 | 50000 | 130 | Engine running to cold (170-184).New thermostat had a design change.Old one was a very poor design.This should not have happened and the cost of the new thermostat and housing was way to high. |
| May | 2011 | 61500 | 95 | The Ford Dealer replaced the Air Diverter Valve under the California Emissions PZEV Law. 15 Year 150,000 Mile Warranty. (It was to be no charge for this). |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Milan in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 53000 | 0 | Owner disconnected the battery to clean cables then noticed that the heater would not blow through the dash vents. Defroster and floor vents worked but vents did not. Owner repaired problem by disconnecting and reconnecting battery. |
| Aug | 2010 | 70000 | 105 | Rust bubbles on right rear side door inside the jam area where the skin pinches over the latch area. Dealer won't do a thing. Sad for a 4 or 5 year old car. |
| Nov | 2010 | 78500 | 150 | Noticed dark trans fluid. To transmission shop for flush. Was told fluid was badly burnt. Recommended car be sold as transmission was going out. Replacement quote was nearly $4000. Upside down, so can't sell. |
| Apr | 2011 | 85000 | 134 | An update to the earlier transmission flush. After 15k miles the trans was flushed again and the fluid looked good. No unusual shifting issues noises. Going to start normal trans flush cycle. Not sure why original flush had burnt fluid. |
| Jun | 2011 | 89000 | 166 | Check engine light: thermostat code. Replaced thermostat and coolant flush. Never thought I'd ever pay $140 for a thermostat and just the cost of the parts. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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