The 2008 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 registered in or originally sold in high-humidity regions including several southern U.S. states, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and certain U.S. territories, where long-term heat and moisture exposure degrades the inflator propellant. The fourth recall involves the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit, where certain brake fluid formulations can cause internal valves to stick open. When this happens, the brake pedal travels further than normal before the vehicle slows, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.
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.
