Mercury Milan sudden acceleration problems

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 120,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

I was driving up the hill & slowed down for the speedbump. I started applying the brakes to turn right into the driveway but the car lunged forward, causing me to miss the driveway & turn into the yard. As I stepped on the brake the car continued to speed up so I screamed at my husband "james I can't stop the car!" he yanked the handbrake up but it didn't stop or slow down and the engine made a continuous high pitched racing sound. We crashed into the house, damaging it & breaking my left arm! The car was totaled. All this occurred in just a matter of seconds. Fortunately our family was in another part of the house and weren't injured.

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. After a complete stop, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercury milan. While driving 5 MPH to park, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated without warning. In order for the vehicle to stop, the brake pedal had to be depressed numerous times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · IA

Throttle defect -loss of power/acceleration - and - takata airbag recall. Vehicle had not been driven more than 1-2 miles, and has been parked since may due to previous airbag warning and subsequent recall. Upon starting the vehicle on 10/23/16 to move it to wash it, the vehicle exhibited extremely limited acceleration and loss of power regarding acceleration, & then sudden acceleration. Car was parked along the curb, and when started, the orange wrench light came on. Upon attempting to drive it, the vehicle experienced extremely limited power/acceleration. It took a considerable distance to reach 30 MPH. Upon reaching this speed on the highway, the vehicle accelerated very rapidly. Returned vehicle home and parked it immediately. Additionally, we received the takata airbag recall letter nearly 5 months ago, and there are still no parts available. Vehicle has less than 91, 000 miles.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Acceleration · 99,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle independently surged forward when depressing the brake pedal and excessive force was required. In addition, the contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed repeatedly but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a tune up was performed but the failure recurred. On another occasion, the contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury milan. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle surged forward. The contact stated that he had to abruptly apply the brakes before the vehicle would respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 33,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury milan. The contact stated while traveling approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to lunge forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that six ignition coils, six spark plugs, and the dc computer needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but did not rectify the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 33,000. Updated 6/10/14 ma updated 08/20/14

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Engine · 33,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercury milan. The contact stated while he attempted to accelerate from a stopped position, the vehicle surged forward entered into limp mode and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure was located within the engine solenoid gasket. The dealer replaced the solenoid gasket was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall on a highway, but the engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. The current mileage was 38,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercury milan. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and he shifted into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 30 MPH without warning. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop. The contact crashed into a tree as a result. The contact suffered minor injuries from the crash and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact called manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/24/2013

Filed Oct 8, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 600 miles · MI · crash

Driver was pulling into a parking space at the car dealer. Vehicle was almost stopped when it surged forward and hit the corner of the dealership office building.