NHTSA — Steering Problems

2010 Mercury Milan (Page 4 of 12)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,559 miles

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2010 Mercury Milan steering problems

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2010 Mercury Milan Owner Comments (Page 4 of 12)

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problem #172

Nov 212019

Milan

  • 102,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Lose of power steering completely while driving on highway. Service advancetrac light comes on as it happens. I luckily avoided the car in front of me.

- Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA

problem #171

Nov 172019

Milan

  • 110,000 miles
Driving home from church, the "service power steering now" indicator came on and the steering immediately became nearly inoperable. I'm thankful that there weren't many people on the road at the time. It was brought to the only service place on island that can diagnose this problem, but they have a 2-3 month waiting list to look at the vehicle. They stated that if there was a recall in place for the 2010 Mercury Milan, they could diagnose and fix the vehicle. Why isn't the 2010 Mercury Milan included in this recall - there are hundreds of incidents of similar situations.

- Christiansted, VI, USA

problem #170

Nov 122019

Milan

  • 168,000 miles
The very next morning I started my car the steering wheel is very hard&stiff to turn it's not safe to drive the vehicle the night before the power steering service came through the dashboard.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #169

Nov 102019

Milan

  • 96,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Powersteering becomes locked when parked. While the car is running, I have to manually turn the wheel all the way to the L, then all the way to the R, straighten the wheels, shutdown the engine, and then restart the car. There does not appear to be a cause for this to he happening. My fear is that my powersteering will fail, while driving down the road. 2011 was recalled, please consider recalling 2010. I have been quoted $2300 to have this repaired.

- Seagoville, TX, USA

problem #168

Nov 052019

Milan

  • 246,000 miles
Steering assist failure 2010 Mercury Milan premier. Started the car then the steering assist failure indicator came on. Fortunately the vehicle was stationary when this occurred. Many vehicles have reported this issue occurring while moving, loosing control. Ford has issued recalls on 2011 but not 2010. Shame on Ford and shame on the NHTSA for not requiring Ford to recall all vehicles reporting this failure. Towing and repair are now out of pocket probably equalling the value of the vehicle.

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #167

Oct 122019

Milan

  • 93,235 miles
Driving at 50 mph dashboard screen displayed power steering assist failure and service advancetrac warnings, and power steering was lost. After car was turned off for approx 4 hours, when started dash displayed service power steering now and service advancetrac warnings, power steering was never restored.

- Shakopee, MN, USA

problem #166

Oct 112019

Milan

  • 227,845 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While making a right turn (low speed) power steering cut out. Power steering fault warning came on immediately. I have noted many similar complaints for these cars.

- Cold Spring, NY, USA

problem #165

Oct 072019

Milan

  • 65,003 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While driving 60 mph, the steering seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it failed to reset. The contact managed to drive home. The contact scheduled an appointment with bright bay Lincoln (1174 sunrise hwy, bay shore, NY 11706, (631) 666-6720) on October 10, 2019. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 65,003.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

problem #164

Sep 292019

Milan

  • 122,000 miles
The "power steering assist failure" alert came on, I immediately lost the ability to steer the vehicle. I was in heavy traffic at the time. I had to turn the ignition off and restart the car to gain steering control again. This happened a couple of time. I spent approximately $1,500 on repairs. The vehicle again is having the same same alert and same loss of steering control. There was not a recall on the 2010 Milan but there was on 2011 and other models. This is a very dangerous condition.

- Valdosta, GA, USA

problem #163

Sep 172019

Milan

  • 140,000 miles
I put car in reverse to pull out of driveway and the "power steering assist fault warning" came on dashboard and immediately the steering wheel would not move.

- Hazlet, NJ, USA

problem #162

Aug 042019

Milan

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was driving my 2010 Mercury Milan when my dashboard showed a service alert "power steering assist fault" and "service advance trac". I parked and turned the car off and then on. After I turned the car back on all power steering was lost. There are recalls for just about every other Milan for power steering but not the 2010. I cannot afford $2000 worth of work on a car that's valued at $4000. When I have to buy a new car over this, I will not be looking at Ford brands.

- Norwalk, OH, USA

problem #161

Jan 142019

Milan

  • 88,000 miles
Power steering activ trak warning came on displaying service power steering soon will driving to the store. Less than a mile down the road the steering wheel locked up. The activ trak said service power steering now. Very dangerous. The part needs to be recalled. Obviously there is still a substantial amount of 2010's on the highway. Despite the plant that it was manufactured in the part if still faulty and then recall needs to be honored on the 2010's as well before a life is lost or someone is seriously injured from losing control.

- Lavergne, TN, USA

problem #160

Jul 082019

Milan

  • 183,829 miles
"power steering assist fault" comes on while backing 2010 Mercury Milan out of the garage locking my steering and causing the car to hit garage (minor accident, thankful). Upon research I have noticed there has a been a recall for the 2011-2015 Mercury Milan models but not the 2010. There are numerous complaints of same issue as my vehicle experiencing this problem with the mileage ranging from low to high. This is a very unsafe situation to experience with your family. 2010 Milan needs to be added to the 2011-2012 recalls. Dangerous to loose control of your steering while driving, this could be fatal on expressway situations.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #159

Jul 012019

Milan

  • miles
While driving the power steering just quit and the "power steering fault" comes on the dash. I have read a number of complaints on these Ford electric ps issues and I am really concerned as to why this has not been recalled because it is a safety concern when the Ford is operated.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #158

Jul 012019

Milan

  • 70,000 miles
My 2010 Mercury Milan began to pull to the right after rotating the tires. The "service power steering now" indicator came on and there was no power steering. This is absolutely a safety issue. I tore my rotator cuff trying to steer the car. Ford is not recalling the 2010 model even though the electric power steering components are identical to the 2011 which is recalled. A very expensive repair, and don't understand why 2011 Mercury Milan owners are more valuable than 2010 owners.

- Oak Leaf, TX, USA

problem #157

May 032019

Milan

  • 116,000 miles
My power steering assist warning and advance trac system fault warning came on randomly for months. When they would, I'd lose power steering, but could turn the car off and on and it would reset and work fine. During those months I took it into the dealer numerous times, but nothing could be found so they would clear the codes and told me repeatedly it was a sensor misfire. I had read reviews of numerous 2010 models having the same issues but never being recalled. Last week my power steering assist fault light came on and I lost power steering completely. I was able to get it into a new auto repair place who diagnosed the entire electric power steering system as having malfunctioned and had to replace the rack and pinion, costing me over $2000. The 2011-2013 models were recalled for this exact reason. The 2010 should be as well. If I had been on backroads driving for my job, which I often am, when this had gone out, this could have been a real safety issue.

- Crittenden, KY, USA

problem #156

Apr 062019

Milan

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While reversing out of the driveway, the power steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #155

Apr 182019

Milan

  • miles
Steering column locks while turn making it impossible to turn the steering column. There are 168 recent complaints describing a similar problem. With the last occurrence, the charging system light illuminated along with the ABS light, traction control light. Restarted the car several times and could not steer at all. Paused a few minutes, restarted the car and the steering was very loose as if there was no steering control. This is very dangerous. There was a recall on model year 2011-2015. NHTSA please investigate and hold the manufacturer accountable.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #154

Apr 122019

Milan

  • 81,000 miles
While driving the power steering has went out several times. At the time the dashboard indicator would say "power steering assist fault" and shortly after that say "service advancetrac". upon research I have noticed there has a been a recall for the 2011-2015 Mercury Milan models but not the 2010. I have found a ton of others with my vehicle experiencing this problem with the mileage ranging from low to high. This is a very unsafe situation to experience with your family in the vehicle and have this happen. This needs to be added to the other model milians recalls.

- Chalmette, LA, USA

problem #153

Apr 082019

Milan

  • 84,000 miles
Driving around 35 mph on a curvy city street and a error message to service power steering soon alerted me. Before I could get a quarter of a mile down the road the service power steering now message appeared, within minutes after that my power steering completely locked up while I was driving. Had to get my car towed and the independent mechanic shop quoted me upwards up $1250 for the repair. My car has roughly 84,000 miles on it. If they are recalling the 2011 model for this repair then obviously the 2010 should be recalled as well if it has the same malfunctions, parts and assemblies. This is my only source of transportation and I can't afford such a costly repair.

- Lavergne, TN, USA

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