SAFETY RECALL NOTICE16S26 / NHTSA RECALL 16V-384 TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED A LETTER STATING RECALL REPLACEMENT IS DELAYED AGAIN AND REMEDY PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. FORD IS ADVISING NOT TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
2009 Mercury Milan airbags problems
severe 85 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
85
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, 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 GOSCH FORD HEMET AT (951) 396-7250 (436 CARRIAGE CIR, HEMET, CA 92545) AND RACEWAY FORD …
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTICE ALMOST A YEAR AGO AND STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE. UNABLE TO USE FRONT SEAT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (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 (VISION FORD LINCOLN HYUNDAI (1500 S. WHITE SAND BLVD, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS I…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Mercury Milan?
It's a meaningful issue. 85 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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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