2010 Mercury Milan Reliability
The 2010 Mercury Milan has 1,062 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and speed control / throttle. Compared with nearby Milan model years (2008–2011), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Milan's typical year, while the 2011 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,062
NHTSA owner complaints
13
Recall campaigns
40
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2010 Mercury Milan complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 model year, filed between 2010 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 264 | 25% |
| Speed control / throttle | 180 | 17% |
| Engine | 165 | 16% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 157 | 15% |
| Exterior lighting | 140 | 13% |
| Air bags | 115 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 115 | 11% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 115 | 11% |
2010 Mercury Milan recalls
13 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2010 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V161000 | Apr 20, 2010 | Seats — front assembly / recliner | 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 with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to… |
| 10V222000 | May 24, 2010 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | 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 installed which fails to conform to the requirement of federal… |
| 11V574000 | Dec 7, 2011 | Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 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, through November 13, 2010. The wheel studs may fracture,… |
| 14E028000 | May 29, 2014 | Equipment | 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, through… |
| 15V793000 | Nov 24, 2015 | Fuel system — storage / auxillary tank | 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. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor… |
| 16V384000 | May 31, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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 Mustang…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 18V046000 | Jan 11, 2018 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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 Northern…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 18V775000 | Nov 1, 2018 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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. In the event of a crash requiring deployment… |
| 19V001000 | Jan 7, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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 Northern…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 19V904000 | Dec 18, 2019 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.… |
| 21E013000 | Feb 16, 2021 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014… |
| 21V081000 | Feb 16, 2021 | Air bags — frontal | 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. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or… |
| 21V158000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | 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. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant… |
How the 2010 compares with nearby Milan years
Verdicts compare these Milan model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 451 | 5 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2009 | 226 | 7 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2010 (this page) | 1,062 | 13 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2011 | 192 | 9 | Steering | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2010 Mercury Milan
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 13 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2010 Mercury Milan reliability FAQ
Is the 2010 Mercury Milan reliable?
The 2010 Mercury Milan has 1,062 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and speed control / throttle. Compared with nearby Milan model years (2008–2011), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Milan's typical year, while the 2011 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2010 Mercury Milan problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Mercury Milan are steering (264), speed control / throttle (180), engine (165), powertrain / transmission (157). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2010 Mercury Milan have recalls?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2010 Mercury Milan, including 10V161000 (seats — front assembly / recliner) and 10V222000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2010 Mercury Milan compare with the 2009 and 2011 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2009 has 226 complaints and 7 recalls (solid); the 2011 has 192 complaints and 9 recalls (solid). The 2010 has 1,062 complaints and 13 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2010 Mercury Milan?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2010 Milan, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.