Transmission complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
While driving, the ABS, traction control and power steering lights came on. I was coming off the highway and I lost power steering!!! I almost wrecked into the guard rail coming off the exit!!! I got to the light at the bottom of the exit and I had no power steering. I pulled over immediately and called for a tow. I took it to my mechanic and he said the rack and pinion is bad. We looked it up and there are a ton of people with the same year/make/model as me that are getting tier cars fixed under recall. They wont pay for mine because my vin isnt in this campaign. They said take it to Ford for ANOTHER diagnosis just to tell me they will let me know if my car gets added!! Im not paying for another diagnosis when I have one already!! This is a serious safety issue and they arent fixing their product!!! I JUST bought it and its costing me almost $1800 for a repair!!! …
1) The electric power steering system failed. The dashboard displayed the message "Service Power Steering Now," and the steering assist stopped working, making the steering extremely stiff. The vehicle also lost reverse gear, where the engine revs but the vehicle does not move when shifted into reverse. The vehicle is still in my possession and available for inspection upon request. 2) When the power steering assist failed, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn, which made the vehicle harder to control. This created a safety risk when attempting to turn or maneuver the vehicle in traffic or parking areas. Additionally, the inability to use reverse gear could create a hazardous situation if the driver cannot back out of traffic, parking spaces, or other areas. 3) The problem has not yet been inspected or confirmed by a dealership or independent service center. …
The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
While I was driving check engine light, service wrench light came on also. The vehicle began to idle surge at stop light and when parked. Throttle response was reduced to minimal operation .Ran the codes code came up P2119 throttle body fault. Once vehicle cools down the light may shut off but does come back on while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercury Milan. While driving 78 MPH, the vehicle decelerated on its own. The contact had to immediately pull the vehicle over onto the shoulder before more traffic approached. The vehicle stalled. The contact waited awhile to restart the vehicle. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. An unknown service indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to feyer Ford of edenton inc. (504 virginia rd, edenton, nc 27932, [phone]) and repaired, but the failure recurred the following day. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 86,409. Consumer stated throttle body was replaced after a month of being at the dealership. There has been a recall on certain milans for this same issue. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(b)(6).'
I started my car and two idiot lights went on . The engine light and a wrench light. The throttle body part went bad. I had my car towed to the closest Mercury dealership. Which is weisler dealership on bridge ave, in point pleasant, nj the want to charge me $425 for the part replacement and $275 for labor. I will have a $700 bill for a part that Ford has had many problems with and recalls on. I would like someone to look into this and please get back to me. I will also be contacting the Ford headquarters in ca. My name is [redacted] . Cell number: [redacted]. Thank you for looking into this situation. I love the car but do not feel comfortable after reading all the complaints from Ford customers concerning the throttle body part problem. Ford folks need to look into this part. Updated 2/10/2016
Well, there have been lots of problems with my Mercury. On my trips to tennessee to care for my elderly parents, on a return trip from tennessee to florida, my car lost power steering and slowed to a crawl. I was able to manipulate my car to the side of the road where it was not overheating but would not increase in speed past 20 MPH. I was able to take an exit and find an autoparts store and have the engine checked, the belt had come completely off without being broken. I had to have this replaced. I have experienced a total loss of coolant when the hose broke loose. Also, my problems with the wear and replacement of brake pads and rotors very, very frequently. This seems to be a major issue with this car. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mercury Milan. While driving approximately 50 MPH, a loud noise was heard from the engine compartment. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to operate. When the contact shifted into first gear and then back into drive, the vehicle was able to operate. The contact called jenkins & wynne Ford, Honda, & Lincoln (2655 trenton rd, clarksville, tn 37040, [phone]) and was informed that there were no recalls for the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Related recalls (1)
Power train › Automatic transmission
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, milan, and escape vehicles manufactured from February 27, through March 26, 2010. The park rod guide retention pin May not have been properly installed which fails to conform to the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 28, 2010. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 and for the…
Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Milan years have transmission problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2010 (149), 2011 (31), 2007 (22), 2006 (21) and 2008 (17) model years. Transmission complaints make up 15% of all complaints for the 2010.
Is there a recall for Mercury Milan transmission problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 10V-222 (automatic transmission, May 24, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Mercury Milan transmission problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles; 45% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the automatic transmission (11 mentions), followed by the driveline (1).
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.