2010 Mercury Milan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 105about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,003 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 105 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Mercury Milan, 10% of the 1,003 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power steering hydraulic locked on me twice while driving first time I was on express way and hit wall 2nd time I knew what was about to happen and of course steering locked and I almost crashed again this needs to be addressed because my research shows me folks have died from this but because it's not enough deaths it won't be recalled this is crazy why recall 2011 that has same part and not 2010”
NHTSA complaint #11378051, filed 2020-12, 200 miles“I was putting my car in park and the lights flickered a few times the car lock and unlocked a several times. I cut the car off and when I tired to open the door I count open it or let the windows down. No windows or doors would open. I waited 5 to 10 minutes. I turned the car own and all the doors and windows worked except drivers door. Unable to open drivers door from inside. I have to rule down window to open driver door.”
NHTSA complaint #11165938, filed 2019-01, 90,000 miles“The passenger side LED brake light assembly is constantly illuminated as if the brakes are applied but they are not. Makes a safety hazard as it is distracting to drivers that are following and they may misjudge my braking. This is the second assembly that I have had go faulty. The first was the day I bought it but the dealer replaced the $400 part for free.”
NHTSA complaint #10619181, filed 2014-08, 53,000 miles“Someone noticed my rear passenger tail light on my 2010 Mercury Milan was abnormally bright and that brake light did not work. So I investigate and find that I have to replace the whole assembly instead of just a bulb. Omg. I have been a loyal ford owner since 1985. The cost to replace is over $600? Unbelievable. This is a safety issue and should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10668597, filed 2014-12, 104,000 miles“#1:shortly after purchasing the Milan the car began to just shut down while I was driving. I would have to coast to the side of the road, wait a few minutes & then it would restart. I again had it taken to the service center and they had to replace the throttle body. Now I am having this same problem again. This problem has began again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535391, filed 2013-08, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10234103Apr 7, 2023Some 2010-2012 Fusion hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), 2010-2011 Milan HEV and 2011-2012 MKZ HEV vehicles may experience reduced electric vehicle operation and increased gasoline…
- 10058463May 1, 2015Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience, in hot extreme ambient temperatures, a stop safely now or a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated in present of battery energy…
- 10057876Mar 12, 2015Ford 2010-2011 milan and mkz vehicles: customer satisfaction program regarding tail lamp assembly extended coverage to 10 years or 150,000 miles warranty.
- 10054926Mar 5, 2014Ford: throttle body will develop contamination on internal motor contacts resulting in an intermittent electrical connectivity and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench…
- 10032445Feb 28, 2012Ford mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On some affected vehicles, the brake system software may unnecessarily cause the regenerative brake…
- 10043325Jan 26, 2012Ford/mercury/lincoln: some model year vehicles may exhibit a message with a red triangle on and stop safely now, and/or have a diagnostic trouble code, no start condition.
- 10039081May 4, 2011Ford: engine power may be reduced with a high idle speed. The engine light may also be on with a stored trouble code. Programming issue. 2010-2011 fusion/merucry milan/lincoln mkz.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mercury Milan
248 complaintsVehicle speed control
178 complaintsEngine
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
149 complaintsFuel system
138 complaintsExterior lighting
135 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsAir bags
106 complaintsElectronic stability control
28 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mercury Milan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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