Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Mercury Milan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Riding down the road and the wheel instantly locked up on me stating in the message center of the car "power steering assist fault" service power steering" service power steering now" and service advancetrac" caused a accident and now my car cause so much money to fix. I lost control because the wheel stop turning.
I was in motion merging onto a two lane highway. I ran over two consecutive manhole covers while lightly braking to see if it was clear. But when I went to brake because it wasn't clear to merge onto the highway I had barely any brake! Thankfully the car in front of me was able to merge or I would have hit him. After that I had a very soft brake pedal. Left it in a parking lot until after work. So hours later, the brakes seemed fine. But I didn't trust it. Had it towed and Ford told me it was the ABS hcu and ECU and that they are known for this problem. Especially after traveling on a rough roadway. I had to go back to the road the next day because I couldn't remember it being a rough road. Then I saw the two consecutive manhole covers. I ran them over in my husbands truck and sure enough, even his truck jolted from them, enough for the ABS to engage. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags). Montrose Ford (3960 medina rd, fairlawn, oh 44333, [phone]) was unable to determine when the part would become available for an extended period of time. The dealer provided the option of a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was also included in field service action number: 13n03 (electronic throttle body extended coverage). The contact also stated that when the brake pedal was depressed for three days or longer, it became more difficult to stop the vehicle and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact traveled through a red light due to the failure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake master cylinder May need to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in any brake system recalls. …
A few weeks ago, I had a hard time steering my car at an intersection. When I tried steering, the car would shake as I turned. Although the roads were wet, my tires are relatively new, so I new it wasn't the traction. I turned off the electronic steering assistance and it started turning again. A few days ago, I was turning, the roads were damp, but not wet and I had my steering assist on (it goes on by default). When I tuned, the car went the opposite way of the direction I was turning. I had to turn off my steering assist in order to regain control of my car. There were no alarms, notice or alerts on my control panel. Also, when it's been a hot day or a cold day, the car won't start.
Driving on highway at 65mph when the service power steering light comes on and the power steering goes out with stability control. It was very hard to just keep the car in the lane of the highway not to mention to turn the car. This had happen twice before with a Ford dealership resetting the sensor. This time the car went into the Ford shop coming out with them having to replace the power steering unit for a cost of 1700.00 but when they reported it to carfax it was only reported as an alignment and inspection! I feel that Ford knows this is an issue with this model car.
When I was driving the car started to sputter and would not pick up speed. I took the car to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic test and gave me the codes to take to a Ford dealership. The sensor switch for both rear breaks where replaced. A week later same thing happened. It is currently doing the same thing. The break system light is coming on and the control system light. Nobody seems to be able to fix it. I have been driving down the highway, on private streets when the car starts to sputter and I have to turn it off and on at least 3 times before it will pick up speed and go.
Heading to work. Advance track May. Pops on. Then service power stearing. Steering wheel felt a little tight. But it was still drivable. Made it to work, once shift was over. I went to back out and the wheel wouldn't turn at all. Come to.find out this has been a big problem. On the 2010's. All.seem.to.be happong with an the last 12-18 months. Along with the previous (furl rank recall, and the current air bag recall.) this things should be taken off the road! That's too many major issues. Come on Ford! I guess it will take a big accident for anything to really happen.....
Intermittently, when vehicle is in motion, wrench light comes on and vehicle begins to decelerate. Once vehicle is pulled over to safety, vehicle needs to be shut off. Afterwards, the vehicle May be restarted and the wrench light disappears and the vehicle drives normally for a few more miles. Then, the issue comes back again. To get anywhere from a to b, the vehicle will need to be pulled over to safety and shut off and restarted each time the wrench light comes on and the vehicle begins to decelerate.
I was driving the short distance home when my vehicle began to shake back and forth. The error light came on stating that the power steering needed to be checked. When I turned off the car and turned it back on, the car no longer allowed the power steering to drive. The electric rack and pinion for my 2010 Mercury Milan needs to be replaced. There have been several recalls for the same problem with other Mercury milans but my particular car does not have the same recall even with the same occurance.
Traction Control complaints in other Milan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2010 Mercury Milan, 3% of the model year's 1,003 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2010 Mercury Milan traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for the 2010 Mercury Milan, though it has 11 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Mercury Milan traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 105,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries to stability & traction control problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.