I've had plenty of Mercury in the bay over the years, and the fuel-system complaints on these don't surprise me. 88 on the NHTSA record across 12 model-year entries (2005–2011) is not a fluke. The 2010 Mercury Milan is carrying most of the weight on this category — about 32% of every fuel-system complaint filed against Mercury comes from that one truck. The pattern shows up across the lineup, but that year-model is where it concentrates. 2 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Average shop fix runs about $1,200 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 43 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 59,581 miles. Check the fuel pump access cover for prior work. A vehicle on this list that already had a pump replacement is a vehicle to consider — the work is done.
ProblemsByVin MERCURY / FUEL SYSTEM
12 model-year entries · 2005–2011
Mercury fuel system problems
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mercury vehicles for fuel system issues. See fuel system across all makes →
Complaints
88
Recalls
0
Year-models
12
Avg fix
$1,200
2crashes
Worst-affected Mercury model-years for fuel system Top 12 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2010 Mercury Milan
28 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Mercury Mariner
15 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2010 Mercury Mariner
8 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2011 Mercury Mariner
6 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Mercury Milan
5 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Mercury Milan
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Mercury Milan
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Mercury Montego
4 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
2005 Mercury Mariner
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Mercury Montego
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Mercury Montego
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Mercury Mountaineer
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
Common questions
How many Mercury fuel system complaints are on file with NHTSA?
88 complaints across 12 model-year entries from 2005 to 2011. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Mercury.
Which Mercury model has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2010 Mercury Milan leads with 28 complaints in this category. Next: 2009 Mariner (15) and 2010 Mariner (8).
What does it cost to fix Mercury fuel system problems?
Independent shops average $1,200 for fuel system 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 fuel system recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover fuel system 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.