Summary
The Mercury Milan has 9 recalls, with the most serious being a frontal airbag inflator defect on 2006-2011 models where the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Two separate airbag inflator recalls cover overlapping years and share the same consequence. The driver-side inflator on 2006-2011 models can rupture after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity. A related recall extends inflator concerns to both driver and passenger sides on 2009-2011 models. These are part of the well-known Takata-related inflator issue that affected many automakers. On 2010-2011 models with 17-inch steel wheels, the wheel studs can fracture, producing vibration and potentially allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving. There is also a fuel system concern on 2010-2011 models where a faulty purge valve allows abnormal pressure to build in the fuel tank, which can crack the tank and leak fuel near ignition sources. Accessory all-weather floor mats sold for 2010 models can slide forward and trap the accelerator pedal, preventing it from returning to idle and causing unintended acceleration.
On 2010 models, a transmission park rod guide retention pin may not be properly seated, meaning the transmission may not fully engage park and the vehicle can roll away if the parking brake is not also applied. Front seats with manual recliners on 2010 models can fail to hold position in a crash, allowing the seatback and head restraint to fold rearward and raise injury risk. Going back to 2006-2010 production, the anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit valves can react with certain brake fluid additives and fail to close fully, requiring more pedal travel to stop the vehicle.
