general problems of the 2010 Mercury Milan - part 1

60 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2010 Mercury Milan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Mercury Milan based on all problems reported for the 2010 Milan.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2025

The safety recall 19s54 is affecting my vehicle. It was made at the same plant at the approved date range as the other vehicles on the recall list but it seems my vehicle wasnt added to the list because it is a hybrid but it has the same exact issue as the non hybrid models.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2025

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The vehicle was taken to the local brake service center, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2025

Whenever the car engine isn't warm and I slam on the brakes, they barely respond. I have replaced the master cylinder, abs hydraulic module, brake booster, calipers, pads, and rotors, and it still has about 20% normal braking power when the engine is cold. Just got it back from the dealership again. Dealer said no vacuum leak found, no leaks found, abs module checks out fine, and said the check valve passed diagnostics. The problem remains. This has been ongoing for several years now. May have contributed to an accident in 2023. Not sure as my wife was driving. When the engine is warm, the brakes work perfectly.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2024

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the warning messages "check brake system" and "service advance track" remained displayed. . The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred days after the vehicle was serviced for the NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000(service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2024

On may 10, 2024, as I was rounding a sharp curve, I applied brakes to slow down, but there were no brakes. In fact the brake pedal went to the floor. I had to use emergency brake to stop and gain my wits. I turned around and slowly drove home (about 0. 5 miles) and used e-brake to stop and park in front of house. On may 21 I had vehicle towed to dealer. They found that the brake pedal was still against floorboard, but when they started vehicle, it came back up to normal position and was working fine. They could not duplicate the loss of brakes. My vehicle was manufactured within the date range of a TSB regarding hydraulic control unit and dot3 brake fluid corrosion, but dealer says VIN not applicable to TSB. I am thinking of paying for new hcu anyway, just for my family's protection. I would like my VIN to be included in TSB repair.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2024

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan hybrid. The contact stated that while the mother was driving approximately 30 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal extended to the floor and the vehicle did not immediately stop. During the incident the abs, traction control and brake warnings had displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the hcu and abs modules were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the hcu module was no longer available from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000(service brakes, hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,539.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2024

My name is [xxx] and I own a 2010 Mercury Milan. I bought it on [xxx] from an 84 year old woman who take good care of it. It had 91,000 miles which were mostly hwy miles. She kept records of all her oil changes. After having it for almost 3 years and keeping up with it myself, on February 27,2024 in the morning I put brake fluid in the car. I had brake pads and rotors done on the car in August 2023. On the evening of [xxx], my son and I took a ride to the local 7/11 which is 5 minutes away. While driving home and coming to the traffic light at the beginning of my neighborhood the light turned red. As I proceeded to stop my foot went all the way to the ground and I had no brakes. I had to go through the light because I could not stop. The car was flying down the road because it is a very steep hill. I tried to pull the emergency brake and nothing happened. I was nearing the end of the road going 40 mph due to the hill. I thought I was going to hit my neighbors house at the bottom of the hill. My son grabbed the steering wheel to turn it and I went up on my curb, across my lawn and crashed into a storage tent on my driveway. My car was wedged inside the tent which was filled with furniture and other belongings. I called Ford corporation in reference to this recall from December 2019 for 2010 Mercury Milans. Then I spoke with a Ford dealership in smithtown where they were rude and said the car was 14 years old and I may have to pay if they didn't find my car was part of the recall. I tried calling several other numbers in washington and was finally told to upload the horrible situation that had occurred due to my brakes not working on this website. Someone needs to look at my car to make sure this will not happen to others. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2023

Power brake failure, brake pedal goes to the floor, vehicle rolls forward and backward while in park, abs warning and trac system warning lights are on and also brake service warning light.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2023

The brake system went completely out. The brake pedal has no pressure and goes all the way to the floor. When looking online there are 197 complaints after reading through the first 9d all of them were about the abs control module. All other repairs regarding to the brakes have already been made with the problem still not being fixed. There were no warning signs of this happening. The brake switch just went out when driving home one day. This has all been diagnosed by a private mechanic. The only thing left to change or repair is the abs control module.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2023

When starting to drive 2 days ago multiple braking warnings went off on the vehicle, including advance trac warnings. The vehicle became extremely difficult to stop, requiring high pressure on the pedal. It was able to be stopped safely as there was an empty parking lot nearby. It was taken to a Ford dealership (tri-county Ford) and diagnosed with a failure of the abs control module. The part was confirmed by the dealer to be the same as in NHTSA recall # 19v904000 (Ford recall 19s54). Repair cost $1220, dealer advised calling Ford. I then called Ford who informed me that my specific VIN was not covered under the recall. There were no issues or warnings prior to this event. The worst part is that this is the second time such an serious incident has occurred with my vehicle which could have harmed or killed me or others. In 2019 the power steering failed spontaneously on the car while driving and again, the 2011 Milan hybrid was covered but not my specific 2010 VIN (I filed a separate NHTSA complaint and sent a letter to Ford yet there were multiple reports prior, and multiple similar reports since then, sadly). I have now experienced two major safety events with the vehicle. Thankfully I was very fortunate to walk away from both (at a combined cost of $3000), yet these should have been corrected by Ford and covered under recalls. I am an emergency medicine physician who takes care of people injured in motor vehicle accidents. Shame on you, Ford and NHTSA for failing to correct either problem and for keeping similarly unsafe and unrepaired cars on the road! make sure the correct vehicles are covered with these recalls and if not and additional reports come in, it is your duty to expand them to keep the public safe!.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal only responded after being depressed further down to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the used car dealer where the brake line was bled; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) as the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 165,900.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2022

The brakes failed to stop my car a week ago. A warning brake light appeared at the same time. It happened on a street near my home before I pulled onto the highway. No one was behind me. I shut engine off and when it restarted, I was able to brake, turn around, and return home. I had car towed to repair facility who examined the brakes and determined the brakes needed software update that only Ford could do as per a recall that just appeared. I had the car towed to Ford dealership where it now sits waiting to be worked into their schedule. This had also happened a year prior backing out of my driveway. Repair facility examined the brakes then, but found no issue as brakes began working again. Other than these 2 incidents, the brakes have been operating correctly. The car is available for inspection at Ford dealer in lenoir city. Tn.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2022

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle at a gate, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact engaged the parking to stop the vehicle. The abs, brakes, and traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit and abs control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,200.

14 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2022

Brake failure related to recall 19s54 which my vehicle VIN number was not included. All brake warning lights came on and traction control lights came on as well as brake pedal going to floor and unable to stop in time going over railroad tracks. Almost causing me to crash thru railroad crossing gates as train was approaching. I used emergency brake to stop vehicle. Lights remained on and very little brake peddle stoping now. Ford says vehicle is not one of the VIN numbers included in recall yet it is the same problem. Car needs to be flushed with dot 4 brake fluid brake fluid cap needs replacing and hud needs to be replaced for stuck abs valve.

15 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2022

Tail and brake light for the second time has failed. A safety function of this nature should not be this difficult to fix and replace. The item should be available and affordable. You literally have to take out a lone to get it fixed. So now I can't go to work or anything else with this vehicle. This is supposed to be an affordable car. So the only way for me right now to fix is park it. I hear one person say " well it's not like a wheel falling off " I said tell that to the person behind me. With all these distractions now, between phones and other fancy options on cars. I'm a truck driver so I know how important these warning devices are. It is time to set a new standard in how safety items get replaced availability and cost should never be an issue. !!!!!!!!! with out question.

16 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2021

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that abs engaged while travelling on an icy road, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact continued driving and the failure corrected itself. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the abs control module was sticking and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

17 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2021

I was driving and my hydrolic control unit failed.

18 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2021

While braking for bumps and pot holes the brake pedal goes to the floor resulting in no brakes for a few seconds. Brake pedal returns after pumping the brake pad.

19 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2021

The contact's sister owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact also stated that the brake master cylinder and the brake calipers were both replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure persisted. The contact then discovered NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) which he linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as stated in the recall; however, there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.

20 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2021

At least once a month, when I pull out of my driveway and press the brake pedal it goes all the way to the floor and the car doesn't stop. This happened again on August 3rd, 2021. I have had it to the dealer for this issue and paid to have the abs valve replaced out of pocket. Ford said the recall "didn't cover my VIN #" and they will not reimburse me. Despite having that part replaced, at significant expense, the issue still happens fairly frequently. Driving the car around the block slowly, repeatedly pumping the brakes, is the only way to temporarily resolve the issue.

21 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2021

So my abs and traction control lights came on while driving, my steering wheel became stiff, and I had zero brakes. I almost hit another vehicle. After being able to pull over and safely park without hurting myself and child or anyone else, I had my husband come get my car. He said that when opening the break fluid cap it was sucked down. It "fixed" itself after the cap was fixed. After a few weeks, my 16 yr old was driving and it happened to her, she pulled over, called me. I came to get her and done what my husband said, shutting the car off, turn the break fluid cap off see if the rubber part was sucked down, and it was , to push it back up, check fluid , put cap back on, restart car. This happens every 2-3 weeks. Driving down a very steep canyon in colorado I feared my breaks going out on me. I looked this issue up and there is a recall on 2010 Mercury Milan hybrids just not for particular VIN. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

22 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2021

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The brake warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 73,,000. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number:19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic).

23 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

The contact's wife owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would intermittently soften as the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed him that they were unaware of the failure and offered no further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

24 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2021

An abs warning light appeared on dashboard. When I was slowing to stop, the brake pedal started going to the floorboard. I was able to stop by almost standing on brake pedal. Ford dealership could find nothing. I checked brake fluid, fine. Light on dashboard were out. Was repeating sporadically, took to another mechanic whose assistant almost went through wall of shop. After code said abs module, replaced. Problem repeated. Currently at another Ford dealership (4weeks waiting on hydrologic control module). Other Mercury Milan hybrid have been recalled, why not this one?.

25 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2021

At night, as my son was approaching a 4 way stop on a city street in slick, icy conditions, abs kicked in and locked up and slid through the stop sign. Since that time, the abs has not worked. The brakes sill work, but you have depress it nearly all the way. Took it to the mechanic last week, and said hcu valve was sticking and not closing. Noted their was a recall on this for early manufactured model NHTSA #19v904.

26 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2020

My Mercury Milan has 124,000 miles on it and I just experienced the soft brake problem while parking my car in the garage at a slow speed and the pedal went to the floor. Now when I drive the vehicle, the pedal goes almost all the way to the floor to stop now and has not returned to normal. I called Ford direct after contacting my local dealership, and they told me that my car does not fall with in the date range from manufacturing (6 mos) for the Ford issued recall number 19s54. They basically told me this is an owners expense now. Clearly the bosch hcu parts Ford installs are defective and and they should cover the cost. I just received an estimate of almost a $1000 to replace the hcu and flush the break system. I am at a lost for words in how I feel about this.

27 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2020

When braking to slow down or get to a stop the brake pedal pressed down but the car didn't seem to stop as quick as it should have. A while later, when having to brake quickly, the car hit another vehicle infront of it. The accident took place on a city road. No police report was filed because the other car's bumper had minor damage unlike my car which the front & hood of has substantial damage. The repair estimate for me was about 4k dollars which is higher than I can afford.

28 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while reversing from her driveway, when depressing the brake pedal to the floor but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated she hit the curb and stopped the vehicle movement. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was taken to local dealer sesi Lincoln (3990 jackson rd, ann arbor, mi 48103: (877) 752-9031) and was informed of future recall associated to her failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic), however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown . VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dp.

29 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2020

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2020

There is currently a recall for abs but my vehicle is not included although it has the same issues as the other cars that are being recalled.

31 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2020

When pushing on the brake pedal the brakes, at times, do not grab as they are supposed to. I've pushed the pedal to the floor and kept moving. This does not happen all the time, but it is reoccurring. This event has happened to me at lest three times.

32 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2020

Extended brake pedal travel several times almost causing accident; previously reported under 11151367. My VIN should be included in recall 19s54 and very surprised it was not included - I am scared to drive my car until corrected - please advise - thank you.

33 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 21v158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

34 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2019

When you release the brake pedal the car doesn't move as if the brakes are still being pressed. When you gently touch the gas pedal you hear a noise and then the car starts moving forward slowly. The car also does this while driving by applying the brakes occasionally when not necessary.

35 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2019

I have a 2010 Mercury Milan. There is an open recall on the hydraulic brake system for over a year without a remedy. I am nervous to drive long distances or sell it because of what might happen. There has been no communication from Ford.



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