CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Mercury Milan has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (99 reports).
2009 Mercury Milan recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards
The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments
Some front air bag inflators used as replacement service parts may rupture when the air bag deploys.
Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance
The anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit valves can react with brake fluids that contain certain corrosion-preventive additives.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature cycling.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Most common 2009 Mercury Milan problems
Problem areas named in the 226 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 99 |
| Air Bags | 85 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS hydraulic control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Check engine light airbag light brake light on my car they turned them off and they turned on right after
I RECEIVED A LETTER IN JULY OF 2021 ABOUT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT PROBLEM MY VEHICLE HAS. AT THE MOMENT THAT CONTROL MODULE IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. TO DATE FORD HAS NOT PRODUCED OR MADE AVAILABLE ANY OF THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS REPAIR AND WILL NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE WHEN I CALLED THEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG I HAVE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH KNOWN DEFECTIVE BRAKES BEFORE FORD IS FORCED TO COMPLETE THIS REPAIR? THERE IS ALSO A BRAKE FLUID ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT CANNOT BE ADDRESSED UNTIL THE NON-FUNCTIONING ABS MODULE IS REPAIRED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO CHANGE THE SAID CORROSIVE FLUID BECAUSE OF THE NON-FUNCTIONING ABS MODULE.
Brake pedal going to floor extending stopping distance. Early in 2022 I took it in for recall S1954. HCU passed test and dealer replaced DOT3 brake fluid with DOt4. 5/24/2022 Brake pedal started going to floor again. Dealer performed self test of hcu and electronic bleed hcu and said pedal was somewhat better but needed $400 of brake work to for Brake pads, lining and turn rotors. Car functioned fine for a few days. In early June I was driving on a wet street and put on the brakes. It appeared the ABS system was trying to kick in and suddenly the pedal again went to the floor. I was barely able to miss rear-ending a city bus. I pulled into a gas station, turned the car off. When I
The problem I am having is with the cars braking system. I have extended brake travel required to stop the vehicle for which I have been issued two recalls. Because of the extended brake travel, I was unable to stop in time and had a front end collision with minor damage, which was not reported. The problem first showed up when I was forced to brake hard a few years causing the ABS to engage. The brake pedal traveled to the floor until the next time the ABS was engaged. Shortly after that, I was issued a recall stating the exact problem I was having. When I took it to my local dealership to get it fixed, they performed a test, changed the brake fluid, and said the system was working properly
2009 Mercury Milan questions
Does the 2009 Mercury Milan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2009 Mercury Milan: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards; Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments; Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercury Milan?
Based on 226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (99), Air Bags (85), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mercury Milan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.