The 2009 Mercury Milan has 6 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect affecting both the driver and passenger sides, where the inflator can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
These airbag recalls are part of a broader campaign covering vehicles that were sold in or ever registered in high-humidity states and territories, including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and several U.S. island territories. Long-term exposure to heat and moisture causes the airbag propellant to degrade over time, which is what makes the inflator prone to rupturing rather than deploying normally. Prior repair attempts have not fully resolved this issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple rounds of recalls exist for the same underlying defect. Both the driver-side and passenger-side airbag inflators are affected, meaning any occupant in the front seats faces potential exposure if an inflator ruptures during a crash deployment.
The remaining recall involves the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit. The valves inside that unit can react with certain brake fluid formulations and lose the ability to close fully. When that happens, the brakes still work, but the pedal has to travel farther than normal before the vehicle slows, which can extend stopping distances and raise the risk of a collision.
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
The driver or passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag module and replace the module or inflator if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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 explode due to propellant breakdown after long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
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.
