2007 Mercury Milan: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 126,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury milan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not shift past 4 rpms. Also, when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked and shook while accelerating. The contact also stated that the vehicle shut off while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine, traction control, and transmission warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with gosch ford hemet (150 carriage cir, hemet, ca 92545, 951‑396‑7250) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact informed the dealer that she discovered manufacturer recall number: 13n03, which was a free repair ford offered its customers with defective throttle bodies. The dealer informed the contact that they were unaware of the recall and referred her to the manufacturer. When the contact spoke with the manufacturer, the contact was informed that they were aware of this particular recall; however, her vehicle was out of warranty and was no longer entitled to the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · NM

My mom was driving on the freeway at 65-70/MPH and all of a sudden the car jerked and shut off while it was rolling down the road. There was no warning! She could have been killed! The car suddenly lost acceleration power and the wheel locked up on her. We've checked to see if there has been any recalls and apparently there's a recall for the 2011 models, but nothing older. However, I have read multiple forums and there's been quite a few people that have had this issue. Again, she could've been killed!! Something needs to be done!!

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 111,656 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury milan. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle dropped out of overdrive and jerked forcefully. The contact stated that the engine reved and the speedometer fluctuated up and down from 0-120 constantly. The vehicle jerked back and forth each time the engine was started and when shifting into drive and reverse. The contact believed the throttle control cables were failing because, while idling, the vehicle reved up to 2 rpms. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 111,656.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Acceleration · 96,811 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury milan. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power as the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced and was repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and suddenly lost acceleration power without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train needed to be replaced and was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,811. The current mileage was 103,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 182,000 miles · NJ

While first driving my car from a standstill, I noticed the "wrench idiot light" on. The car seemed to buck as it went through it's gears. Also, the speedometer registered "0" at this time. Upon entering the highway, the car would not go into what I think is 4th gear. Several times, the car lurched forward and then throttled back to a low RPM, before responding to the gas pedal. Eventually, I could run at 55 MPH @ 3000 RPM's, but it wouldn't shift any further, even when I went faster. At this time, the speedometer needle finally registered my true speed. A couple of times, the RPM's suddenly shot-up and then the engine throttled back. However, the car felt like it should have gone into it's final forward gear but couldn't. On local roads. It shifts extremely hard into it's gears. The whole time, the car's "wrench" light was on.

Filed Dec 31, 2011 · Transmission · 39,252 miles · NJ

Car always shifted hard at 2500 RPM's. But got progressively worse. Took to wayne lincoln mercury (where I had purchased the car new) they tested the car and said nothing was wrong. Brought car back at about 53,000 miles with same complaint they said it was a motor mount. Had it checked at local garage they said motor mount was fine.power train warning light came on trans started to slip trans fluid almost black.car had extended warranty but dealer refused to honor because car didn't have 70,000 mile servicing done. Took to local trans shop transmission completely rebuilt car was fine for two weeks. Power train light came on trans started to slip brought car back. They rebuilt trans again. Power train light on again car jerked in reverse,back to tranny shop said it was slipping again. Shop didn't want to take chance with current transmission rebuilt another trans and installed in car. Week later same problem car in shop again.has been going on for six months.can't drive car at all.

Filed Nov 8, 2011 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · TX

The vehicle jerked while on a state highway repeatedly until I was able to pull over and then it failed. Found out that the ignition coils had completely burned up, which I was told by the dealer is very unusual. Once the ignition coils were replaced, they determined the PCM(computer) had to be replaced. Keep in mind that my vehicle had been in the repair shop 4 times before regarding my radio after they replaced the radio 4 times, they realized that it was also the PCM that caused this problem. Every problem that I have had has been electrical. Electrical problems are not easy to determine prior to it happening like if it were mechanical. I have fought with ford over and over and they will not take responsibility for the defects in this vehicle. No one should have to replace a radio four times and a PCM twice in four plus years. This is ridiculous!

Filed May 6, 2007 · Transmission · 900 miles · CA

After obtaining the 2007 mercury milan i4 premiere, I have had transmission problems with the 5-speed automatic, inasmuch that it "jerked" when putting it into reverse and wouldn't operate beyond 3rd gear. After taking it into the dealer, costa mesa lincoln mercury, the first time the problem appeared remedied for a couple of days, then returned. I took the vehicle back into the same dealers service, where it has been for over a month. I made my second and third payments while it sat in service. At this point, the entire transmission has been replaced, the controller, solenoid, etc. When I picked it up the second time, I didn't even make it back to the freeway when the same problem appeared again, so I immediately returned the car a third time to service for the same problem. Please note that I have no problem with the dealer, this is a problem from the factory. The dealer had a ford factory service rep. Out for three consecutive days, and when asked how to fix the vehicle he replied, "replace it." the dealer is saying that to replace it will still take another 3 weeks or so. I feel this ridiculous, because the car has been at the dealers service dept. More than I have had it to enjoy, while still being required to make payments. Ford/mercury had better remedy this, to my satisfaction, quickly!