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.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side front airbag inflators are at risk of rupturing when they deploy. Over time, exposure to heat and humidity causes the propellant inside the inflator to degrade, and when the airbag fires in a crash, the inflator can explode rather than inflate normally, scattering sharp metal fragments toward anyone in the front seats. These recalls are most relevant to vehicles that have spent time in high-humidity regions, including coastal and southern states, U.S. territories, and similar climates.
The remaining recall involves the anti-lock brake system. A chemical reaction can occur between certain brake fluid formulations and the valves inside the ABS hydraulic control unit, preventing those valves from closing fully. When this happens, the brake pedal can travel further toward the floor than normal before the brakes take hold, meaning the vehicle needs more distance to stop and the driver has less predictable response in an emergency.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. This can happen when the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid additives can react with valves in the ABS hydraulic control unit, preventing them from closing properly and affecting braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealer will flush brake system with DOT 4 fluid, install new reservoir cap, test the control unit, and replace it if a stuck valve is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost. Ford will mail recall notices and notify owners when parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
