I've had plenty of Mercury in the bay over the years, and the speed-control complaints on these don't surprise me. 461 on the NHTSA record across 25 model-year entries (2005–2011) is not a fluke. The 2010 Mercury Milan leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 2 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Mercury vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 378 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 58,373 miles. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin MERCURY / CRUISE CONTROL
25 model-year entries · 2005–2011
Mercury cruise control problems
461 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mercury vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
461
Recalls
0
Year-models
25
Avg fix
$600
48crashes
3fires
28injuries
2fatalities
Worst-affected Mercury model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2010 Mercury Milan
113 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Mercury Mariner
50 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Mercury Sable
34 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
29 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
26 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Mercury Mariner
24 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2008 Mercury Mariner
23 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2011 Mercury Milan
14 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
14 complaints · ~$600 critical
2005 Mercury Montego
13 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
11 complaints · ~$600 severe
2006 Mercury Montego
11 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Mercury Mountaineer
11 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Mercury Milan
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Mercury Milan
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Mercury Milan
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2011 Mercury Mariner
9 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2007 Mercury Montego
9 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2006 Mercury Mariner
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Mercury Sable
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2006 Mercury Milan
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2009 Mercury Sable
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 Mercury Mariner
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2007 Mercury Mountaineer
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
Common questions
How many Mercury cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
461 complaints across 25 model-year entries from 2005 to 2011. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Mercury.
Which Mercury model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2010 Mercury Milan leads with 113 complaints in this category. Next: 2010 Mariner (50) and 2005 Sable (34).
What does it cost to fix Mercury cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Mercury lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mercury cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Mercury vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Mercury.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.