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SteeringPart report

2011 Mercury Milan Steering Problems

Complaints
77about this part
Share
40%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
100,100miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Mercury Milan, 40% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,100 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“While driving the vehicle a warning came on stating power assist failure. Car had manual steering only. The first time it happened it went away when the car was restarted. No such luck this time, warning stays on and no power steering. Luckily I was on straight roads both times. I see there was a recall on this but the dealership says there is none??”

NHTSA complaint #11323895, filed 2020-05, 35,700 miles

“Power steering goes out while driving. Clear the codes and it works fine. Has happened a few times now. Seen online there was a recall for this problem with some milans but when I called ford our car was not covered. Our car has the problems described in the recall its the right make, model and year, yet it is not covered?? I dont understand.”

NHTSA complaint #11001632, filed 2017-06, 158,000 miles

“Power steering stopped while driving vehicle. I noticed many 2011 milian's manufactured just about the mine was built have this major recall. When I put my VIN in my does not come up with the very common recall. I could have injured my baby and others around me. This is serious! What else can be done?”

NHTSA complaint #11240996, filed 2019-08, 170,000 miles

“Started car and warning message came on saying power steering assist fault . And steering became almost impossible. I found out that my car is not included in the power steering recall. I am concerned the steering will go out while driving, and I cannot afford to get this problem repaired, and it should be ford's responsibility to include all affected vehicles in their recall. My Milan has about 66,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11172375, filed 2019-01, 66,000 miles

“While driving down the street my power steering completely gave out and it says a whole bunch of stuff on the dash. I almost wrecked the car because it veered off to the right. Luckily I was able to pull over and tow the car home.”

NHTSA complaint #11398261, filed 2021-02, 152,000 miles

Related recalls

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20117740%
201024825%
200851%
200731%
200631%

Other parts of the 2011 Mercury Milan

Transmission and drivetrain
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
29 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
22 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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.

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