The 2006 Mercury Milan has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect affecting both the driver and passenger sides, where the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
These airbag recalls apply to vehicles originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories, including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and similar climates, where prolonged heat and moisture cause the inflator propellant to degrade over time. The remaining recall involves the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit, where internal valves can react with certain brake fluid formulations and fail to close fully. When this happens, the brake pedal travels further than normal before the vehicle slows, which reduces stopping ability and raises the risk of a crash.