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ProblemsByVin Index / 2006-MERCURY-MILAN / COMPLAINTS
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2006 Mercury Milan owner complaints

213 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 11 complaints shown

124 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/28/2017 150,000 mi ODI #11057011.0

Airbag have a problem 2016. Light on now. I have two letters and you guys told wait until now. I have a change address so I putting down my new address 6100 nw 106th street #16. Johnston ia 50131.

12/27/2017 ODI #11056818.0

Takata recall now im being told that no passengers are safe in the front seat of my car until "further notice". This car has been in the recall process for quite some time and now there is no end in sight. This new notice renders my car valueless on the open market. I cannot use it safely, I cannot sell it as it carrys with it a liability that is insurmountable

12/27/2017 ODI #11056922.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the remedy may be available in may of 2018. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. *tt

12/24/2017 ODI #11056300.0

Takata recall I got a notice from Ford in july 2016 and another notcie from Ford in december 2017. I called dealers for the last year and no one can fix the issue because the parts are not in yet.

12/21/2018 ODI #11162982.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). Grieco Ford delray beach (3000 s federal hwy, delray beach, fl 33483, 561-278-0303) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/20/2017 100,000 mi ODI #11055738.0

Takata recall nothing has happened (yet!), but I wish to formally complain about Ford/mercury dragging their feet on fulfilling the demands of the airbag recall which was issued a year-and-a-half ago. They are still claiming that we (owners) will be notified by mail when the remedy/part is available, but the delay is because they have spent so much time and effort trying to weasel out of their obligation, asking (and recently being denied by) the NHTSA for a pass, while other manufacturers like Nissan and Honda have been much more concerned with the safety of vehicle owners, and proactive with their recall obligations. I cannot afford a new vehicle and so I have to live with the fact that every time my family or I use this car, our very lives are at risk, because Ford apparently fe

12/11/2017 ODI #11053902.0

Takata recall: we have attempted many times over the years to get service re: the takata recall on our vehicle. The dealerships have notified us each time that they are unable to get the part(s). Where can we take our car to get this resolved? I feel we're in danger and no one is helping us.

12/10/2018 187,000 mi ODI #11157348.0

The air bag light would come on and stay on for a few minutes. Then it would go off. I received a recall notice for the airbags. I had no idea we have been driving an unsafe car for 2 years this happened while the car is motion and while on in town streets

12/10/2017 ODI #11053787.0

My car is part of a recall on airbags. When I check out your site, my car is on the list and a possible danger to me. However, the recall status says incomplete, and not remedy. What does that mean? I do I get my car fixed? Do I have to submit any other forms or do I call a dealer. I definitely want to make sure that my car is listed on the recall list. Is there a deadline for december 27th for me?

12/10/2016 70,000 mi ODI #10934370.0

Takata recall: I received a safety recall notice in july from Ford motor company informing me of seatbelt issue affecting my vehicle. According to local Lincoln//mercury/Ford dealer, parts not yet available six months after receiving notice. Since this is a safety concern of grave consequences, I am reluctant to use the vehicle. Since it is an older vehicle located in the southern region, when might I expect the part(s) to be available?

12/06/2018 ODI #11156570.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). Framingham Ford (1200 worcester rd, framingham, ma 01802, 508-879-1320) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

brakes 3 complaints shown

13 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/30/2016 100,000 mi ODI #10938712.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately two years, but the vehicle would eventually stop. The last failure was the worst of them all. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

12/28/2016 100,000 mi ODI #10937865.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. While attempting to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floor. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was very soft when attempting to brake on an uneven road or when braking abruptly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions where the brakes were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

12/05/2020 ODI #11378014.0

My break paddle is different than other days, is hard to break from a short distance. Feels like is doesn't want to stop.

fuel system 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system cluster analysis →
12/30/2006 ODI #10177398.0

The cars stumbles when you accelerate every time. I have taken back to dealer twice. They say this is the way the car should act. I disagree very much. I have almost had three wrecks due to poor acceleration. *nm

electrical 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/29/2014 95,000 mi ODI #10668894.0

Turned my car on one morning and a wrench indicator light came on followed by the check engine light upon driving to my repair shop to get problem looked at noticed a significant decrease in acceleration power and vehicle was in "limp mode" my mechanic told me. Looked up the issue and found it was a common issue with my make and model and that a complaint has been submitted for a recall of the throttle body on my vehicle and many others so I am submitting my complaint to help get this issue put into recall status as the part is fairly expensive and I don't believe we as a consumer should have to pay out of pocket for a defect from faulty parts installed on the vehicle at the factory. *tr

body 1 complaint shown

20 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/27/2011 32,000 mi ODI #10441419.0

The interior door handles are breaking. My rear passenger side interior door handle broke about a year ago. I didn't think anything of it. This week my front passenger side interior door handle broke. Because of this my front passenger side door will not lock. I did research online and there are many cases of this happening. The door handles are cheap plastic that break easily with regular use. *tr

cruise control 1 complaint shown

7 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/26/2014 99,000 mi ODI #10668384.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle independently surged forward when depressing the brake pedal and excessive force was required. In addition, the contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed repeatedly but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a tune up was performed but the failure recurred. On another occasion, the contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

powertrain 1 complaint shown

19 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/09/2018 161,000 mi ODI #11157199.0

Started car for a drive after oil change/ disconnect battery for terminal cleaning and reconnect. Upon acceleration, could not get car to shift unless let off gas. Shifts hard, did not shift 3 and 4 gear until acceleration of at least 55 MPH, then 70 in 4th gear. On highway seemed to want to slow down. Upon parking, let it idle. Car flashed engine light, wrench and curvy road. Idling was rough, as if vacuum was not working. Turned car off and then on. Wrench disappeared and curvy road but engine light on. Checked codes. Only threw one code not related to problem. Unable to drive this way. So many complaints but no recalls. Never buying a Ford again. Looks like time for foreign car.

Showing 300 of 213 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Mercury/Milan#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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