Total Complaints
250 filings
MERCURY MILAN · model year
250 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash reports, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006MERCURYMILAN carries 250 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 7 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 MILAN is air bags with 127 filings, followed by power train (20) and structure:body (14). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 5 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2006 MILAN. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
250 filings
Crashes Reported
7 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 127 |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 9 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
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 vehicles originally sold, or ever register
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 October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats ma
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: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. This reaction may cause the valves to not
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 degradation occurring after long-term exposure to
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Marian
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was an extensive amount of time between depressing the brake pedal and when the vehicle would come to a stop. Occasionally, the contact had to pump the brake pedal to assist while stopping the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic,) and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the HCU had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Ray Skillman Ford (1250 US 31 S, Greenwood, IN 46143), who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 166,230.
Mileage: 166,230
I have a safety recall I did a yr ago at ford dealership in hazelwood at Saint Louis mo Iâm reporting them because they never fixed my recall I waited for my part for a while and I believe they never put it on now my ABS is getting worse and I need a recall to be fixed right
I have a safety recall I did a yr ago at ford dealership in hazelwood at Saint Louis mo Iâm reporting them because they never fixed my recall I waited for my part for a while and I believe they never put it on now my ABS is getting worse and I need a recall to be fixed right
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while his 16-year-old daughter was driving in traffic and was making a complete stop while she was depressing on the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that his daughter desperately depressed on the brake pedal and felt the brake pedal travel the floorboard but failed to respond causing her to strike the hitch of the vehicle in front of her causing front damage to the vehicle. No major injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact explained to the dealer that the vehicle experienced the same failure as recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), the dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and that there was no failure with the brakes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was approximate 150.000.
Mileage: 150,000
1. The Airbag light on the driver side is on 2. The vehicle under is extensively rusty 3. Braking is very slow
1. The Airbag light on the driver side is on 2. The vehicle under is extensively rusty 3. Braking is very slow
1. The Airbag light on the driver side is on 2. The vehicle under is extensively rusty 3. Braking is very slow
NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 19V904 APPLIES TO MY VEHICLE AND IS NOW OVER A YEAR OLD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO ISSUE A REMEDY. THIS IS FAR TOO LONG FOR A RECALL TO BE IN PLACE AND STILL NOT HAVE A FIX. FURTHERMORE, THE VEHICLE NOW HAS A SECOND RECALL, 21V158. HOW LONG WILL THIS ALL TAKE?
Mileage: 40,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THE THROTTLE BODY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER CAMELBACK FORD (1330 E CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85014, (602) 635-7551). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.
Mileage: 139,000
MY BREAK PADDLE IS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER DAYS, IS HARD TO BREAK FROM A SHORT DISTANCE. FEELS LIKE IS DOESN'T WANT TO STOP.
WHEN DIVING ON ANY ROAD IN WINTER CONDITIONS THE BACK END STARTS TO WIGGLE SIDE TO SIDE EVEN WITH NEW TIRES 15 MPH AND UP NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO REAR END GOES LEFT TO RIGHT BACK AND FORTH VERY UNEASY FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL MAKES OTHER DRIVERS NERVOUS SEEING IT THERE'S GOTTA BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT WITH HOW MANY CLAIMS OF THIS HAPPENING TOO MANY PEOPLE SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY AND STILL LEFT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE A FAMILY ME MY WIFE AND 5 KIDS JUST ON MY INCOME I CAN'T AFFORD ANY MONEY FOR GUESSING GAMES IT'S [XXX] STOP PLAYING AROUND PLEASE BEFORE PEOPLE START CRASHING AND GETTING SERIOUSLY HURT OR DEAD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHEN DIVING ON ANY ROAD IN WINTER CONDITIONS THE BACK END STARTS TO WIGGLE SIDE TO SIDE EVEN WITH NEW TIRES 15 MPH AND UP NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO REAR END GOES LEFT TO RIGHT BACK AND FORTH VERY UNEASY FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL MAKES OTHER DRIVERS NERVOUS SEEING IT THERE'S GOTTA BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT WITH HOW MANY CLAIMS OF THIS HAPPENING TOO MANY PEOPLE SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY AND STILL LEFT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE A FAMILY ME MY WIFE AND 5 KIDS JUST ON MY INCOME I CAN'T AFFORD ANY MONEY FOR GUESSING GAMES IT'S [XXX] STOP PLAYING AROUND PLEASE BEFORE PEOPLE START CRASHING AND GETTING SERIOUSLY HURT OR DEAD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHEN DIVING ON ANY ROAD IN WINTER CONDITIONS THE BACK END STARTS TO WIGGLE SIDE TO SIDE EVEN WITH NEW TIRES 15 MPH AND UP NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO REAR END GOES LEFT TO RIGHT BACK AND FORTH VERY UNEASY FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL MAKES OTHER DRIVERS NERVOUS SEEING IT THERE'S GOTTA BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT WITH HOW MANY CLAIMS OF THIS HAPPENING TOO MANY PEOPLE SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY AND STILL LEFT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE A FAMILY ME MY WIFE AND 5 KIDS JUST ON MY INCOME I CAN'T AFFORD ANY MONEY FOR GUESSING GAMES IT'S [XXX] STOP PLAYING AROUND PLEASE BEFORE PEOPLE START CRASHING AND GETTING SERIOUSLY HURT OR DEAD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
THIS CAR WAS SOLD 3 YRS AGO FOR PARTS ONLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER, MURRAY'S FORD LINCOLN (3007 BLINKER PKWY, DUBOIS, PA 15801; (800) 371-6601) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.
Mileage: 145,000
MY CAR DID NOT STOP WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED RESULTING IN A CRASH INTO THE CAR THAT WAS IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH CARS WERE GETTING READY TO ENTER THE MAIN ROAD FROM A SIDE STREET. I WAS STARTING TO PROCEED AND WE HAD TO STOP AND WAIT FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES IT DID NOT STOP BEFORE I HIT THE CAR. RECALL # 19S54
Mileage: 130,000
MY CAR DID NOT STOP WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED RESULTING IN A CRASH INTO THE CAR THAT WAS IN FRONT OF ME. BOTH CARS WERE GETTING READY TO ENTER THE MAIN ROAD FROM A SIDE STREET. I WAS STARTING TO PROCEED AND WE HAD TO STOP AND WAIT FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES IT DID NOT STOP BEFORE I HIT THE CAR. RECALL # 19S54
Mileage: 130,000
OPERATOR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN PAWL SPRING TAB, DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE DRIVING
Mileage: 28,900
MOUNTING BOLT CONTINUOUSLY UNWINDS AND BREAKS INSIDE PULLEY CAUSING SERPENTINE BELT TO TEAR AND/OR COME UNDONE. SAME BOLT @ LEAST 4(FOUR) TIMES WITHN A SEVERAL MONTH PERIOD. (OCTOBER 2018-MAY 2019)
Mileage: 200,000
WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 MERCURY MILAN ON 65MPH HIGHWAY ENGINE STARTED SOUNDING LIKE IT WAS REVING UP. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN DRASTICALLY. A SMALL WARNING LIGHT THAT LOOK LIKE A WRENCH CAME ON. AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF I RESTARTED VEHICLE AND MADE IT HOME WITH LIGHT OFF. NOW EACH TIME I START TO DRIVE ANYWHERE WRENCH LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND ENGINE SEEMS TO REV UP AND UNABLE TO INCREASE SPEED. VEHICLE IS ALSO IDLING FAST. I'VE NOTED PER ONINE CONVERSATION THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES. UNCERTAIN IF THIS IS RECURRING ISSUE AS I'VE OWNED CAR LESS THAN 30DAYS.
Mileage: 1,485,000
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.