2011 Mercury Milan: engine failure

7 of the 192 complaints about the 2011 Mercury Milan describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 114,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2011
7
2010
14
2009
1
2008
3
2006
1

What owners say

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Steering · 150,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering fault warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting the diagnostic test and repair. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Steering · 114,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercury milan. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The power steering assist and traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the rack and pinion needing to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Steering · NY

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mercury milan. Within months of owning the vehicle, the steering wheel became stiff. West herr ford of rochester (4545 w ridge rd, rochester, ny 14626, 1-(585) 352-1200) was notified several times, but could not provide a remedy. The failure continued and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility where an independent mechanic indicated that there were two failure codes. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer for further diagnostic testing. The contact stated that a tie rod replacement and an alignment had previously been performed, but they failed to provide a permanent remedy. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags) and for more diagnostic testing regarding the steering. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Steering · 140,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercury milan. While driving 75 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact slowed the vehicle down and pulled over to the shoulder. After a few minutes, the contact turned the ignition off, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. The dealer (corleys albuquerque lincoln volvo, 9000 pan american fwy ne, albuquerque, nm 87113) stated that the electric power-assist steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Steering · 78,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercury milan. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the "power steering assist lost" indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Steering · 80,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercury milan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on various occasions where the power steering was reset but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 21, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 48,415 miles · MO

2011 mercury milan. Consumer writes in regards to partial engine failure in vehicle and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated at approximately 48,415, the engine started going tin a very rough low RPM mode. The consumer stated the wrench light and engine light illuminated and the vehicle ran fine under 40 MPH. The dealer replaced the throttle body and cabin air filter.