NHTSA — Steering Problems

2010 Mercury Milan (Page 7 of 12)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,091 miles

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2010 Mercury Milan steering problems

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2010 Mercury Milan Owner Comments (Page 7 of 12)

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problem #118

Dec 282017

Milan

  • 120,000 miles

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

While driving to work this morning on the highway. The power steering assist and the advanced traction control functions both alarmed and stopped working. I was able to get to work, but now I cannot steer at all. Both warning lights are illuminated and both functions continue to not work.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #117

Dec 042017

Milan

  • 150,000 miles
TL-contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan - --- contact stated power steering that went out - a few weeks ago ago - going 35 mph when steering failed ---contact had called Ford/Mercury dealership and dealership stated 0 recalls on vehicle.... 0 recalls associated with this VIN

- Newton, NH, USA

problem #116

Nov 122017

Milan

  • 13 miles
Takata recall plus others for Mercury Milan 2010 manufactured in 02 and 03/2010. Vehicle was in motion all the time the errors occurred.

- Horizon City, TX, USA

problem #115

Oct 292017

Milan

  • 5 miles

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

Power steering has sent completely out, causing a minor collision. Also sunroof and front windshield leaks which is causing mold growth

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #114

Oct 182017

Milan

  • 122,009 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn, and the service power now and service auto track indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (inver grove Ford Lincoln, 4725 S robert trl inver, grove heights, mn 55077), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle reset itself, but the dealer stated that the steering failure was not repaired. The contact was driving the vehicle again and the service power steering and service auto track indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact was referred to the manufacturer at 1-800-521-4140, but the contact hung up during the call. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 122,009.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #113

Oct 142017

Milan

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While driving approximately 50 mph, the advance track warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, the steering wheel was stiff and needed extra force to turn. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning indicator illuminated afterwards. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Weirton, WV, USA

problem #112

Oct 022017

Milan

  • 93,000 miles

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

Power steering assist / service advance track came on with no power to steer while driving.

- Briceville, TN, USA

problem #111

Sep 062017

Milan

  • 98,000 miles
Power steering went out completely while driving on a city street. Fine during drive on highway and went out on city street while going into a turn going left.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #110

Aug 242017

Milan

  • 110,948 miles
Picked my car up at my wife's job who was using it. In the parking lot, started the car and when I went to turn, the steering locked up and received a "power assist fault" notification on the dash.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #109

Aug 202017

Milan

  • 55,000 miles
Started car, message came up on the panel, "power steering assist fault" now I cannot get it to shift or the stirring wheel to turn. This started on 8/20/2017. I was parked on the street in front of my home.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #108

Jul 272017

Milan 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned without warning. The contact stated that the "power steering assist faulty" warning message displayed on the instrument panel. Furthermore, the steering became difficult to turn left or right. Ltd Ford in centralia, Illinois was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact found a recall for the model years 2010 - 2012, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000....updated 10/19/17 updated 10/24/2017

- Patoka, IL, USA

problem #107

Jul 212017

Milan

  • 76,000 miles
Power steering went out while driving on a very busy road with warning to service power steering now, service advancetrac. My boyfriend had to drive us home since the steering was too hard for me to drive.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #106

Jul 172017

Milan

  • miles
The power steering goes out and a message appears on the dashboard that tells you that the power steering assist is off making the wheel is very hard to turn and driving safely impossible.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #105

Jun 282017

Milan

  • 75,000 miles
Power steering assist has problems. Power steering locks up and car then can't be steered. Happens sometime in the middle of driving it. Ford refuses to fix it. Even though they know it has been a problem. They even have class action lawsuites against them for it.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #104

Jun 192017

Milan

  • 144,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to operate. The contact stated that the power steering and traction control indicators illuminated. The local dealer (jorgenson Ford, 8333 Michigan avenue, detroit, mi 48210) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #103

May 102017

Milan

  • 80,000 miles
While driving the car the power steering suddenly stops and the car becomes extremely difficult to drive. This is a very dangerous situation and has happened three times in the past 2 months. It has also occurred several times previously, but it seems to be getting worse. Very dangerous!

- Green Valley, AZ, USA

problem #102

Nov 202016

Milan

  • 105,000 miles
The power steering failed while I was driving and the dash indicated "service power steering". I was able to pull the car to the side of the road with great effort. I stopped the car and turned it off. After re-starting the car the power steering worked. The next time the car was started the power steering did not work indicating "service power steering now" and "service advance trac". the car cannot be driven.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #101

Mar 022016

Milan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,238 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator randomly illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering assembly rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a manufacturer recall. The approximate failure mileage was 78,238. Updated 06/08/17

- Wheeling, WV, USA

problem #100

Apr 172017

Milan

  • 45,000 miles
My 2010 millan with only 45,000 miles on it, wife was driving when power steering shut down causing her to drive off the road before she could stop it. Went to google to see if anyone else had issues, saw recall: 15S18 was issued but for only 2011 millans plus. All error codes were same as listed on recall, dealer is charging me 1400 dollars and then told me if car had been 1 year newer, would have been covered 100%. just wondering if you could help and see if issue also effected same car being just 1 year older, thanks for any help

- Morehead, KY, USA

problem #99

Apr 122017

Milan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,600 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While attempting to drive, the steering wheel was difficult to move. The dealer diagnosed that the steering gear assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that no recalls were associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 7,600. Updated 06/07/17

- Rapids, WI, USA

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