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2006 Mercury Milan Air bags Problems

Complaints
128about this part
Share
60%of 214 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 128 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mercury Milan, 60% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall- after purchasing my vehicle I found out that the car was in a few previous accidents where the air bags were deployed. On the passenger side, which is the recalled side, I am worried about it exploding as my recall stated. My recall also stated that both passenger and drivers airbags , when deployed, can deploy with shards of metal and glass fragments. I am a short person generally and sit close to the wheel so I can reach everything. …”

NHTSA complaint #11143316, filed 2018-10, 140,000 miles

“Takata recall: I received a safety recall notice in july from ford motor company informing me of seatbelt issue affecting my vehicle. According to local lincoln//Mercury/ford dealer, parts not yet available six months after receiving notice. Since this is a safety concern of grave consequences, I am reluctant to use the vehicle. Since it is an older vehicle located in the southern region, when might I expect the part(s) to be available?”

NHTSA complaint #10934370, filed 2016-12, 70,000 miles

“''takata recall'' the defect started about june of 2017. I decided to check for any recalls on this vehicle. Has a recall but no action to repair any air bags as of yet. Defect showed up after I drove it one day in june.”

NHTSA complaint #11010126, filed 2017-07, 45,000 miles

“Takata recall - received recall notice dated july 2016... But it stated that a 2nd notice/letter will be sent when parts become available and then can contact a dealer for repair... Meanwhile, now whenever I turn the car on, the airbag light comes on that I have to turn the ignition off and on again, hoping the airbag light doesn't show... And the fear that this airbag will explode and can actually kill you is so stressful.. Please please expedite these airbag replacement/repairs so they can be done sooner. It is now january 2017 and this is a daily occurrence.”

NHTSA complaint #10943889, filed 2017-01, 70,000 miles

“Tl-contact owns a 2006 Mercury Milan --- recall letter received from Mercury --- vehicle has 82,000 miles. Contact took vehicle several times to ford/Mercury dealership in south carolina ... Dealership stated that passenger seat is not to be used until airbag is replaced. Contacts only small car is the Mercury and more then one person rides in vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11064089, filed 2018-01, 82,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011179%
201010611%
20098538%
200821147%
200723253%
200612860%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercury Milan

Body and structure
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercury Milan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology