TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (MCCAFFERTY FORD, 1939 E LINCOLN HWY, LANGHORNE, PA 19047) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE P…
2008 Mercury Milan airbags problems
critical 204 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
204
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FRED BEANS FORD OF WEST CHESTER AT (610) 696-4700 (1155 WEST CHESTER PIKE, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382…
ON MY DASHBOARD, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THERE IS A HOLE THE PART OF THE CONSOLE PUSHED UP WHERE I THINK IS THE AIRBAG. PLUS MY BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE TO PUMP MY BRAKES TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP. IN ICY CONDITIONS, I SLOW DOWN WHILE PUMPING MY BRAKES LIGHTLY. I DID NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICES BY MAIL ON RECALLS. I'VE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. NO ACCIDENTS YET.
TAKATA RECALL....IN JULY 2016 I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR. TO THIS DAY, I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS TO SOLVING THIS ISSUE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (HOLMAN FORD, 3641 RT 42 SOUTH, TURNERSVIL…
I'M JUST NOW GETTING A RECALL LETTER STATING THAT PARTS FOR MY CAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THEY HAVE KNOWN SINCE JULY 2016. ADDITIONALLY IT STATES THAT THEY HAVE SENT ME A PREVIOUS LETTER WHICH IS ENTIRELY NOT FACTUAL AND THIS IS THE FIRST I'M HEARING ABOUT IT. ALSO THERE IS NO FIX? SO HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO TRUST THE SAFETY OF MY CAR WHEN THEY CAN'T EVEN FIX IT FOR ME? I ALSO FIN…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Mercury Milan?
It's a serious issue. 204 complaints have been filed, including 7 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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