Mercury Milan owners have reported 329 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (222 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (40 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was driving on the freeway and the steering began to stiffen. I got to my destination and decided to check the tires for any ice or snow, thinking that might be why it was difficult to drive but there was no buildup. I made it home and parked the car. Read details...
Power steering has failed multiple times on the vehicle. The dashboard displays 'power steering assist fault' and the steering wheel is locked. This occurred both when the vehicle was stationary and in motion. Read details...
I started my car to go to work and the power steering assist light came on and my steering wheel is locked. Read details...
My 17 year old son was driving his Mercury Milan premier with only 96,000 miles on the road when the steering assist failure indicator came on. He pulled over and turned the car off. He called me on the phone and I instructed him to turn the car back on. Read details...
Powersteering becomes locked when parked. While the car is running, I have to manually turn the wheel all the way to the l, then all the way to the r, straighten the wheels, shutdown the engine, and then restart the car. There does not appear to be a cause for this to he happening. Read details...