I have a 2010 Mercury Milan with only 60000 miles on it and the electric power steering went out. It happened while i was driving causing the car to hard right. The part costs $900 and then it has to be programmed at a dealership. I know there was a recall for this but only for the 2011 model. After researching and reading other safety complaints, it's pretty clear that a recall should be done f…
2010 Mercury Milan steering problems
severe 262 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
262
Recalls
0
Crashes
15
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON OUR 2010 MILAN. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNING NOTIFICATIONS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE WARNING LIGHTS INDICATED TO SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK AND SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM WITH 2011 MILAN'S AND ABOVE BUT NOT THE 2010. WERE THE SAME STEERING COMPONEN…
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MILAN - --- CONTACT STATED POWER STEERING THAT WENT OUT - A FEW WEEKS AGO AGO - GOING 35 MPH WHEN STEERING FAILED ---CONTACT HAD CALLED FORD/MERCURY DEALERSHIP AND DEALERSHIP STATED 0 RECALLS ON VEHICLE .... 0 RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTIONS BOTH ALARMED AND STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO WORK, BUT NOW I CANNOT STEER AT ALL. BOTH WARNING LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED AND BOTH FUNCTIONS CONTINUE TO NOT WORK.
PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY TO ENTER STREET STEERING LOCKED COULDNT TURN CAR LIGHT CAME ON AND IT READ POWER STEERING ASSIT.DEFAULT.
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE MESSAGE AND SERVICE ADVANCETRAC MESSAGE
APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO I GOT INTO MY CAR TO GO TO WORK. I DROVE THE VEHICLE ON THE CITY SIDE STREETS TO GET TO THE HIGHWAY THAT I TRAVEL TO WORK. THE TROUBLE LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON INDICATING POOR STEERING AND THE VEHICLE DID SEEM TO BE STEERING INCORRECTLY. I RETURNED HOME AND DROVE MY WIFE'S VEHICLE TO WORK. NEXT DAY I WENT OUT TO CHECK TO SEE IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I STARTED UP MY VEHIC…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 Mercury Milan?
It's a meaningful issue. 262 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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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