2008 Mercury Milan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Transmission · 72,293 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to jarrett scott ford of plant city (877‑751‑9729, located at 2000 e baker st, plant city, fl 33563) where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be repaired. The dealer also located unknown failure codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 72,293.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 75,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact also mentioned that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 59,500 miles · NY

Pulled 2008 milan in parking lot, put in park, engine began to race, tapped gas pedal, engine returned to normal. Car started fine, driven short distance, I stopped at stop sign. Put foot on gas pedal, car began 'limp home' mode, was able to pull to curb. Wrench light appeared. Shut car off a few minutes.started fine, wrench light on, was able to drive few blocks to get home. Next day started engine 3 times, each stalling within seconds. Never had issues with car. Purchased precertified in 2011, 52,0000 mi. On it. Will own 7 yrs. May 2018. I put 1000 mi. Yrly. On car. Odometer now under 59,500. On 3/9/18 car towed to dealership (where I purchased it). Car sat in lot 10 days before looked at. Finally, checked and diagnosed. Installed new throttle body. Re-tested. Problem. Installed new accelerator. Re-test. Problem. Codes appearing. I contacted ford motor co. In michigan.told to keep calling dealership. I've spoken to numerous staff already & asked for loaner car. Not granted. I did internet research & found lawsuit against ford about 'limp home' mode involving throttle body & computer sensors defect on ford, mercury & lincoln brought on by nccc. Ford not forced to recall this defect involving 1.6 million cars. Many internet sites have shown complaints with this issue. It is a major safety hazard! Numerous owners wrote to validate car repaired only to experience same 'limp home' incident return. Stories involve highway driving when loss of acceleration occurred. Someone has to be killed by this manufacturing defect before it's back to forcing ford to own up to neglect to make a profit. My experience leaves me without a car, cancellations of appts, relying on cabs or friend to shop.this is a serious safety issue. It's now 4 weeks without a car. Am told warranty expired. Can I please be directed to proper government agency with jurisdiction to help me resolve this?

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 59,500 miles · NY

Takata too! I drove milan to stop sign. As I went forward, went into 'limp home' mode (found term while researching). 1st time this ever happened. No forewarning! I was able to get car to crawl to the curb. Saw orange wrench light up. Shut off engine. When I restarted, I was able to drive short distance home. Next day, tried 3 times to start. It started, but quickly stalled each time. Towed to my mechanic. He checked computer, saw there was a problem. He doesn't do that work. Told me wrench and engine light come on. Towed to ford dealership on friday. It is now 9 days there, and day 11 will be monday 3/19/18. I spoke 3 times to service dept.(same person), and am being told they are backed up with work, and haven't looked at my car yet. Each convo he says what day they should get to it, but have lied so far. So, not diagnosed yet. I have never received any notice from ford about this possibly becoming an issue with my car. Also, I never received notice about 'takata recall'. I saw it on the internet and alerted service dept. To check that too. I was told they have to see if my car has that type of airbag. I researched and saw the ford consumer program 13n03. That investigation involves 2009-2013 milans. Extended warranty 10 yrs or 150,000 miles. I know this is the problem with my car. I bought it may 2011 with under 52,0000 miles on it. Not even 7 yrs yet, and I have under 60,000 miles on it because it's only for local driving. It's the only vehicle I have and I can't get rental car help thru insurance unless my car was in an accident. Ford won't help on a loaner car either. Now, I believe ford has a protocol they are following to 'get out' of any free repairs. The nccc suggests phoning 1‑800‑392‑3673 if I never received letter, but that phone number is ford! Seriously? Should I bother? This is in staten island, ny. Beware! Can I please get any help on what to do?

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 125,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in march of 2017. The manufacturer stated that the part was not available for repair. The contact also stated that the front passenger air bag was exposed due to a fractured dashboard at the front passenger air bag area due to the air bag failure. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled due to the air bag electrical system. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled due to the air bag electrical system. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 110,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. While attempting to go uphill in the vehicle, the vehicle stalled and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. When the contact restarted the vehicle, all of the electrical functions worked. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted and able to drive; however, the check engine remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 88,500 miles · MA

I was driving on the highway at about 45 MPH when engine seemed to gradually lose all power. I steered the car onto the shoulder of the road to get out of traffic and subsequently turned the car off and then re-started it, at which point it seemed to drive okay but at times still felt like it might stall. The check engine light came on, as well as the wrench light and traction warning light. The wrench and traction lights went off eventually but the check engine light continues to be on. A few days after the initial incident I was at a stop sign near my house in the vehicle and when I went to accelerate through from the stop sign there was practically no acceleration. I was able to turn around and drive back to my house but only at a speed of less than 5mph the whole way (approx 1/4 mile). As I had to go up a small hill to get to my house, the car did not have enough power to get all the way up the hill and I had to pull over again and re-start the car, at which point I was able to make it the rest of the way home.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 12,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the throttle was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of problem. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 8/11/14

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Engine · 110,816 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. The contact stated that whiled driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that check engine and battery warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 110,816.

Filed Feb 6, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 108,000 miles · NC

My 2008 mercury milan stalls and accelerates rapidly when driving. I have to place my feet on the brakes and gas at stops because the engine increases power and the car actually jumps at times without my foot being on the pedal. There is no warning before this rapid acceleration and I have actually almost hit other cars because of this defect. My vehicle stalled a couple of days ago and I took it to a local dealership and I was informed that I needed to replace the following items. 1. Power train control module 2. Ignition coils 3. Spark plugs 4. Throttle body I called ford's customer service and explained that the car was dangerous to drive and I was informed that it was nothing the company could do to assist me.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 95,000 miles · NY

Car acted like it was about to running out of gas. I had about 1/4 tank of gas but went to fill the tank immediately. It still acted as if it was going to stall out, I drove vehicle home and left it parked in the driveway. Later that evening I was telling my husband about the car, he went out to test drive it. The car acted completely fine. Today I went to go on a 65 mile trip and the car started shaking almost uncontrollably more than 1/2 way with a full tank of gas. I waited til I was in a safe area and pulled over thinking that maybe I didn't warm the car up enough. I sat for several minutes and proceeded ahead to my destination but was petrified that I was gonna stall out cause that's how the car was acting. As soon as I arrived I called ford and told them and they wanted me to wait a few days for an available appt. We took the car to a local mechanic and he made us aware that the problem was a tbs. The PCM is bad and coils are melted. I was just wondering if there was ever a recall issued for this problem since I've read so many of the same complaints.