mercury milan Problems
mercury milan 2006 Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
i bought the car 4000 miles ago and noticed the problem as soon as i drove the car. the car hesitates when you accelerate from 0. my wife has complained to me every day. i have taken back to dealer twice. they say it if due to the throttle body non cable wire system the have just started to use this year. we have almost had two wrecks due to no response. i have written explanation from dealer. *jb
Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07Z06R
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
the cars stumbles when you accelerate every time. i have taken back to dealer twice. they say this is the way the car should act. i disagree very much. i have almost had three wrecks due to poor acceleration. *nm
Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07Z06R
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
while driving in sub-zero temperatures engine sounded horrible called for a tow to village ford kept vehicle for 3 weeks then said need new engine but warranty voided because engine severely deprived of oil. service tech said not correct because there was oil in it asked for my oil change receipts i had 4 receipts 2 from oil change shop and 2 from my brother ford would not accept oil changes done by my brother allowing them to say that i did not change oil enough not maintaining the vehicle properly voided my warranty southgate lm said i needed new engine and damage was caused by a camshaft seizing inside the engine due to the vehicle engine timing being off oil in the vehicle appears very dirty and unfortunately is the culprit of the timing being off i did change the oil but ford chose not to recognize two of my changes there was never any indicator lights on my dashboard such as a check engine or an oil lamp indication to warn that the oil is low or that the engine is having trouble (as in trouble getting oil) car has been in a ford shop for nearly 6 weeks by the time i get it back southgate lincoln mercury will replace the entire engine and all associated parts for which i will be charged $6000 00 meanwhile i have no assurance that this will not happen again since there was no early indication of trouble i have never been told by ford nor do i see it in any of their paperwork that they will not count an oil change as valid if it is not done at a service shop this engine failure caused a large risk to me and my three children because with the record-breaking cold temperatures we could have suffered hypothermia or frostbite very quickly had i not stopped the car in a subdivision where we took shelter in a home we could have suffered catastrophic harm had i pulled out into oncoming traffic at the time the engine started to sound bad and lose power. *jb
Reported in: DEARBORN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07106R
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving in sub-zero temperatures engine sounded horrible called for a tow to village ford kept vehicle for 3 weeks then said need new engine but warranty voided because engine severely deprived of oil. service tech said not correct because there was oil in it asked for my oil change receipts i had 4 receipts 2 from oil change shop and 2 from my brother ford would not accept oil changes done by my brother allowing them to say that i did not change oil enough not maintaining the vehicle properly voided my warranty southgate lm said i needed new engine and damage was caused by a camshaft seizing inside the engine due to the vehicle engine timing being off oil in the vehicle appears very dirty and unfortunately is the culprit of the timing being off i did change the oil but ford chose not to recognize two of my changes there was never any indicator lights on my dashboard such as a check engine or an oil lamp indication to warn that the oil is low or that the engine is having trouble (as in trouble getting oil) car has been in a ford shop for nearly 6 weeks by the time i get it back southgate lincoln mercury will replace the entire engine and all associated parts for which i will be charged $6000 00 meanwhile i have no assurance that this will not happen again since there was no early indication of trouble i have never been told by ford nor do i see it in any of their paperwork that they will not count an oil change as valid if it is not done at a service shop this engine failure caused a large risk to me and my three children because with the record-breaking cold temperatures we could have suffered hypothermia or frostbite very quickly had i not stopped the car in a subdivision where we took shelter in a home we could have suffered catastrophic harm had i pulled out into oncoming traffic at the time the engine started to sound bad and lose power. *jb
Reported in: DEARBORN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07106R
TIRES:SIDEWALL
tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. the vehicle has continental, size p205/60r16 tires. the contact stated that the sidewalls were bulging. the tires were rotated, but he was unsure which two tires failed. the dealer stated that the tires were defective. the dot number was unknown. the failure mileage was 11,000 and current mileage was 26,000.
Reported in: SALEM IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07126R
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
what is wrong? my milage is only 12.5 mpg average and not like your advertisment said this morning 29 mpg! this is grossly misleading. thanks for your prompt answer and help.
Reported in: WEST HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07136R
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. while driving 65 mph, the fuel pump light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to lose power simultaneously. the contact pushed the fuel reset button and the vehicle was able to resume normal operation. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 51,000. updated 08/28/09. *lj in order to reset the fuel button, the consumer must turn the vehicle off, then hit reset. updated 09/03/09. *jb
Reported in: WORSTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08166R
STEERING
key wont come out of ignition and car not entirely in park*cw
Reported in: ROCKWALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08ZX6R
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the key to my mercury milan will not come out of the ignition. i take very good care of my cars, and one day i was simply unable to get the key out after parking. i called my husband, and upon his suggestion i tried turning the key on and off (gently), shifting in and out of park, and turning the steering wheel, etc., but to no success. as the locking mechanism (fob) is actually on the key, i had no way of locking the vehicle which is a big safety issue on a university campus at night. the dealership is not open yet, but i will take it in on monday. until then, i am left with a car that cannot be locked without an extra key, and if someone breaks into my vehicle they need only to turn the key and drive away. this is enormously unnerving to me and my family.
Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM07Z96R
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the vehicle is a 2006 4dr mercury milan. while i accelerate there is a thumping sound which makes the vehicle jump. while applying the brakes at times there is a thump/jerk of the vehicle while applying the brakes.
Reported in: SOUTHFIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07196R
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. the door handle on the rear driver side was cracked. the contact was unable to unlock the driver¿s door from inside the vehicle; she had to roll the windows to unlock the door. the contact called an authorized dealer who stated that they would needed to diagnose the failure. she also called the manufacturer but was told that because the vehicle had no open recalls, they could offer no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. the current mileage was approximately 53,000.
Reported in: LANCASTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07Z66R
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
vehicle is a 2006 mercury milan v-6 premier purchased in september 2009 with less than 25,000 miles on the vehicle. according to car fax sheet, no accidents, no problems with car. drove off lot electronic reader indicated 23 mpg and 27 mpg average. one month ago mpg went down to 16.5 and mpg av 18.5!!! then went back up a bit to 18.5 mpg and now it is again 16.5 mpg. i am furious and will bring back to colonial nissan in feasterville where i bought my car. huge mpg discrepancy between the us epa mpg and the current horrible mpg worse than my 1993 nissan maxima which is 20 mpg! is it the ethanol in the gas? is it a problem with the gas/air ratio? also, noticed pedal acceleration issue. lately not smooth acceleration... can push pedal and no change in acceleration for too long a time. what is going on???? please investigate this fraud. thank you. if it is simply an adjustment to the software then i'm okay with that but it the mpg is this bad i'm trading it in...
Reported in: LEVITTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08106R
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
defective latch door on mercury milan 2006 . 26,000 miles. front passenger door opened by itself while driving in a shopping center although electronically latched .we taped the door to the frame of the vehicle and drove to a dealer . this car is driven by one person "solo" very rarely the passenger side is used. upon driving to the nearest dealer i t was found the latch was broken , and apparently the replacement parts were red flagged. i t means that the newer part that arrived two weeks later was redesigned for this model car and the older part were no longer in use.. i do believe that would be extremely dangerous that a door to open while driving on a highway involving a passenger and also involving other vehicles in parallel lanes.
Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08126R
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
driver door latch is broken. have to roll the window down and open the door from the outside. very inconvenient!
Reported in: MEMPHIS, TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
plastic headlight lenses that deteriorate/cloud and reduce light passing through the lens. resulting in reduced visibility during night time driving. are manufacturers required to have life of vehicle lens? what happened to glass lenses? no recalls for clouded lenses? very costly to replace or repair. are you missing something right in front of your eyes? i see this on more cars than i can count. many manufacturers, models and years. can you help millions of present and future auto owners?
Reported in: KNOW AL || Crash: N || VIN #:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. the contact stated that she was unable to lock the driver's side door with the remote. she could unlock the door but she had to lock it manually. in september 2010, the passenger side door would not lock and the passenger could not open the door using the handle to get out. she was able to open it from the outside. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the handles and door locks needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who offered to assist with 10% of the repair costs. the current mileage was approximately 51,000. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08106R
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
passenger inside door handle broke and needed to be replaced. cd player broke and i am the only one who uses the car. the emissions light came on and a faulty thermostat needed to be replaced....all to the tune of hundreds of dollars. i purchased the extra protection insurance but of course none of this was covered. never would buy a mercury again.
Reported in: PALMYRA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z46R
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
passenger inside door handle broke and needed to be replaced. cd player broke and i am the only one who uses the car. the emissions light came on and a faulty thermostat needed to be replaced....all to the tune of hundreds of dollars. i purchased the extra protection insurance but of course none of this was covered. never would buy a mercury again.
Reported in: PALMYRA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z46R
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
passenger inside door handle broke and needed to be replaced. cd player broke and i am the only one who uses the car. the emissions light came on and a faulty thermostat needed to be replaced....all to the tune of hundreds of dollars. i purchased the extra protection insurance but of course none of this was covered. never would buy a mercury again.
Reported in: PALMYRA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z46R
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
interior door handles have a tendency to snap, with no indication that they are weak or fragile. this has happened to me personally twice and to others many time, according to online forums for this vehicle. there is no available repair beyond replacement of the door handles. obviously, in an accident this would limit one's ability to safely exit the vehicle.
Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08Z56R
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
interior door handles have a tendency to snap, with no indication that they are weak or fragile. this has happened to me personally twice and to others many time, according to online forums for this vehicle. there is no available repair beyond replacement of the door handles. obviously, in an accident this would limit one's ability to safely exit the vehicle.
Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08Z56R
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
i am unable to open driver side door from the inside of car. the handle remains in the unlocked position and can only be opened from the outside of the car. the car can¿t be locked with the remote, only with the key. in the event there was an emergency, the driver would not be able to get out of the car unless they could open the window and then open the door from the outside. this problem appears to be prevalent with the 2006 models both ford and mercury. just search the internet. it appears the resolve is to have the inside door handle replaced. there have been recalls on other ford models for similar problems but not the fusion or milan, which have the most complaints seen on the internet. the dealer will fix the problem for a fee but it seems like this is not due to normal wear and tear. my vehicle has only 44,344 miles, is well cared for and it is evident that others have experienced the same problems with much less mileage. i am surprised that this issue has not been addressed. i have called ford motor company and they have informed me that if customers do not report the problems directly then there is no action to take care of such serious and potentially dangerous problems, so i am reporting my problem. i hope to see this become a recall issue as the dealer i spoke with informed me that these handles break very easy and with no warning leaving a passenger or driver stuck inside the car and this could be a matter of life or death in an emergency or accident.
Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08106R
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
i am unable to open driver side door from the inside of car. the handle remains in the unlocked position and can only be opened from the outside of the car. the car can¿t be locked with the remote, only with the key. in the event there was an emergency, the driver would not be able to get out of the car unless they could open the window and then open the door from the outside. this problem appears to be prevalent with the 2006 models both ford and mercury. just search the internet. it appears the resolve is to have the inside door handle replaced. there have been recalls on other ford models for similar problems but not the fusion or milan, which have the most complaints seen on the internet. the dealer will fix the problem for a fee but it seems like this is not due to normal wear and tear. my vehicle has only 44,344 miles, is well cared for and it is evident that others have experienced the same problems with much less mileage. i am surprised that this issue has not been addressed. i have called ford motor company and they have informed me that if customers do not report the problems directly then there is no action to take care of such serious and potentially dangerous problems, so i am reporting my problem. i hope to see this become a recall issue as the dealer i spoke with informed me that these handles break very easy and with no warning leaving a passenger or driver stuck inside the car and this could be a matter of life or death in an emergency or accident.
Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08106R
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
interior door handles are breaking. resulting in the inability to lock those doors.
Reported in: GARDEN CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07196R
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
interior door handles are breaking. resulting in the inability to lock those doors.
Reported in: GARDEN CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07196R
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
tl* the contact owns a webasto hollandia tvs 900. the contact stated that she received a recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10e038000 (visibility:sun roof assembly). the manufacturer and an authorized dealer were notified, but the contact was unable to be provided with an answer as to whether or not her sun roof was included in the recall. the sun roof was never repaired. updated 10/4/11 *cn updated 10/24/11
Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08Z06R
STRUCTURE:BODY
door handle on rear passenger side broken off at 40k, son unable to exit the vehicle.
Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the interior door handles are breaking. my rear passenger side interior door handle broke about a year ago. i didn't think anything of it. this week my front passenger side interior door handle broke. because of this my front passenger side door will not lock. i did research online and there are many cases of this happening. the door handles are cheap plastic that break easily with regular use.
Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger doors could not be locked. the locks were able to be engaged but would unlock immediately and independently. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage and the current mileage was 85,000.
Reported in: BLOOMINGTON MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07ZX6R
STRUCTURE:BODY
my passenger back door handle broke off. it is very seldom that anyone rides in my back seat. i am single and have no children so the handle should not have broken.
Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHMO8146R
POWER TRAIN
i had to replace the brake booster,cv boots, master cylinder rotors and brakes. all to the tune of 2,000. i had no warning. no lights in the dash came on or anything. i was going down a hill and all of a sudden there were no brakes. i have had cars and drove them for over 200,000 miles and i have never had to replace all this stuff on a car. this mercury has cost me so much money. its not like its a mercedes or bmw. nothing on this car is cheap to get fixed. i have replaced the brakes over 20 times and the car is only 6 years old. i see why they stopped making them.
Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHMO8146R
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i had to replace the brake booster,cv boots, master cylinder rotors and brakes. all to the tune of 2,000. i had no warning. no lights in the dash came on or anything. i was going down a hill and all of a sudden there were no brakes. i have had cars and drove them for over 200,000 miles and i have never had to replace all this stuff on a car. this mercury has cost me so much money. its not like its a mercedes or bmw. nothing on this car is cheap to get fixed. i have replaced the brakes over 20 times and the car is only 6 years old. i see why they stopped making them.
Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHMO8146R
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
when switching lanes on a highway at 45 mph, attempted to accelerate but car which is an automatic would not shift. had to get to shoulder to get car slowed down and get it to shift into gear. after that incident it would only drive in the lower drive gear not in the normal drive gear. after car had been parked for 30 minutes, the car would work in normal drive gear but still did a hard pop to shift gears with a hard acceleration. mechanic determined that the transmission will go into neutral and than pop into gear. ford is aware of issue as had issued a technical service bulletin on correcting the issue. a transmission with only 70000 miles should not be shifting into neutral by itself which creates a potential for an accident especially on a highway that may not have shoulders for the driver to move its now slow vehicle out of traffic.
Reported in: ARVADA CO || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
when switching lanes on a highway at 45 mph, attempted to accelerate but car which is an automatic would not shift. had to get to shoulder to get car slowed down and get it to shift into gear. after that incident it would only drive in the lower drive gear not in the normal drive gear. after car had been parked for 30 minutes, the car would work in normal drive gear but still did a hard pop to shift gears with a hard acceleration. mechanic determined that the transmission will go into neutral and than pop into gear. ford is aware of issue as had issued a technical service bulletin on correcting the issue. a transmission with only 70000 miles should not be shifting into neutral by itself which creates a potential for an accident especially on a highway that may not have shoulders for the driver to move its now slow vehicle out of traffic.
Reported in: ARVADA CO || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
vehicle automatic transmission will attempt to downshift to lower gear on an upward hill or grade. without warning, transmission disengages, slips, and suddenly jerks into gear causing the vehicle to lunge forward, sometimes forceful enough to possibly lose control. many other ford vehicle models were also affected. ford issued a technical service bulletin #08-24-1 in 2008 about the known problem, but will do nothing about it after warranty expiration. *tt
Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08106R
STRUCTURE:BODY
i have a 2006 mercury milan and i have had to replace the driver's door handle twice. once was under warranty due to the "chrome" peeling off. the second time it was replaced the door handle broke and i ended up paying $54 for a new plastic handle. i have also had the passenger side door handle to break in the same spot and had to replace it and that cost me $35 at the time due to me working for a local ford company. i strongly feel that this is a safety hazard because if the vehicle caught on fire or you had an accident and the handle happens to break at the same time you would have to roll the window down to open the handle from the outside or crawl to the passenger side to get out. anyone of larger size would have trouble crawling to the passenger side to get out of the vehicle. i also feel that ford should have to recall these handles and put something with higher quality in that will not break. i personally foresee this being a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Reported in: BOGUE CHITTO MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07Z46R
STEERING
my power steering failed as i was pulling out of a parking space. i heard a faint noise like a marble dropping onto a surface and rolling as i started the car. i quickly realized i was not able to steer the car. i had the car towed to my mechanic. he informed me that the bolt on the idler pulley broke, and part of this bolt fell into the engine. when i asked him how this could happen, he informed me that he believed it was due to the faulty design - placing too much pressure on this bolt, causing it to eventually break in two. they had to take the alternator off to recover the piece of the bolt that fell into the engine. the idler pulley was then replaced. i believe that if this had happened while i was driving, especially at a high speed, it would have caused a very serious if not fatal accident.
Reported in: PRAIRIE VILLAGE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07Z26R
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the plastic interior door handles broke without even touching them. both front handles broke within a week of each other. i didn't know the front passenger side was broken until my wife asked me to get out of the car to let her out on her side. and then approximately a week later the driver's side interior handle broke also. now neither door can be opened from the inside. the window needs to be rolled down and the outside handle needs to be used. when we bought the car (used) the rear driver's side interior handle plastic was broken and we knew this. even broken you can still use it to open the rear door. i was in the drivers seat when the driver's interior handle broke. i was parked, and i heard a click before i tried opening my door from the inside and the door would not open. there is definitely a big problem with these cheap plastic door handles that ford motor company needs to address. three out of four interior handles are broken. it is truly a safety issue if you cannot exit your car using the interior door handles.
Reported in: WINDOM MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM07ZX6R
STRUCTURE:BODY
my driver's side inside door handle broke. i was trying to get out of the car after parking it but couldn't. i had to roll down the window and open the door using the outside door handle. this is a real safety problem and since this isn't an isolated event, (notice the number of complaints and the number of multiple repairs/replacements) ford should replace them or upgrade them to something more reliable. at some point someone will be injured or worse because they weren't able to exit their car quickly.
Reported in: WAYNE MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
pulled into a parking lot with my son in the front passenger seat. shut off the engine and attempted to pull the driver door handle to exit the vehicle. it (the handle) broke in half and was unable to exit the vehicle quickly or safely. i began to panic as i felt trapped. so i rolled down the power window for air and to calm down. before i was able to think clearly and try opening the door with the exterior handle from the inside, i exited the vehicle through the driver window. this is clearly a safety issue as the handles are a chronic problem on all 4 interior doors. someone will need to exit their vehicle quickly. if this happens they are slowed down if not trapped inside. how many complaints will it take to make this a recall issue? ford has made no effort to correct this problem and re installs the same defective door handles at the dealers. this shows a lack of due diligence on ford motor companies part. many ford fusion & mercury milan owners have had the same problem happen on the replacement handles also.
Reported in: CRAWFORDSVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08106R
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
pulled into a parking lot with my son in the front passenger seat. shut off the engine and attempted to pull the driver door handle to exit the vehicle. it (the handle) broke in half and was unable to exit the vehicle quickly or safely. i began to panic as i felt trapped. so i rolled down the power window for air and to calm down. before i was able to think clearly and try opening the door with the exterior handle from the inside, i exited the vehicle through the driver window. this is clearly a safety issue as the handles are a chronic problem on all 4 interior doors. someone will need to exit their vehicle quickly. if this happens they are slowed down if not trapped inside. how many complaints will it take to make this a recall issue? ford has made no effort to correct this problem and re installs the same defective door handles at the dealers. this shows a lack of due diligence on ford motor companies part. many ford fusion & mercury milan owners have had the same problem happen on the replacement handles also.
Reported in: CRAWFORDSVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08106R
TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan equipped with future touring vr 545 tread depth tires, size 225/50/r17. the contact stated that while driving in inclement weather and trying to accelerate, the tires spun out. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the tires were performing to standards. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 40,000. updated 4/1/13 *cn updated 4/5/13 *cn the consumer stated he purchased four tires, and presently they have 70% tread left. the consumer stated when he attempted to drive in rainy weather, he felt the wheels spin, and it was difficult to drive.
Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z46R
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. the contact stated that the rear passenger side window fell into the door panel and failed to close. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they were told that the window would need a new motor. the contact stated that the front passenger side window also failed. the dealer stated that motor would have to be replaced as well. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 65,000.
Reported in: MILTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. the contact stated that while decelerating from 30 mph, the transmission knocked and slipped. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a defect valve body on the transmission. the dealer replaced the valve body. 44,000.
Reported in: MASA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM07156R
STRUCTURE:BODY
driver's side door handle broke in the process i dislocated my finger. door will not lock from inside or outside. only way out is to either open the window (which is nearly impossible in michigan winters) or pull the lock open further at the same time that i pull the door handle. i have broken countless fingernails on my left hand because of this. the door pieces are so flimsy, you can tell that they are made out of very, very cheap plastic. recall? not only is this a nuisance, but it is a very high security issue if needing to get out of the car in a hurry.
Reported in: HASLETT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z26R
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
put my car into park and my key refused to come out of the ignition. i tried numerous times to put my car in park/drive to see if the ignition will unlock, but it is not communicating that it is in park (steering wheel will not lock, i also can't turn the key backwards and put into auxiliary mode. it wouldn't be a bad thing if i didn't live in the city. besides the fact that the stupid drivers side door latch is busted too which is a security issue along with a safety issue. can't a consumer rely on a car manufacture to issue parts that don't break or malfunction... i see online that lots and lots and lots of people have this issue... as this is a major concern, why is there no recall? why should i have to pay out of pocket to get this fixed when it is a known issue? maybe its time to buy a chevy.
Reported in: HASLETT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z26R
POWER TRAIN
put my car into park and my key refused to come out of the ignition. i tried numerous times to put my car in park/drive to see if the ignition will unlock, but it is not communicating that it is in park (steering wheel will not lock, i also can't turn the key backwards and put into auxiliary mode. it wouldn't be a bad thing if i didn't live in the city. besides the fact that the stupid drivers side door latch is busted too which is a security issue along with a safety issue. can't a consumer rely on a car manufacture to issue parts that don't break or malfunction... i see online that lots and lots and lots of people have this issue... as this is a major concern, why is there no recall? why should i have to pay out of pocket to get this fixed when it is a known issue? maybe its time to buy a chevy.
Reported in: HASLETT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z26R
ENGINE
put my car into park and my key refused to come out of the ignition. i tried numerous times to put my car in park/drive to see if the ignition will unlock, but it is not communicating that it is in park (steering wheel will not lock, i also can't turn the key backwards and put into auxiliary mode. it wouldn't be a bad thing if i didn't live in the city. besides the fact that the stupid drivers side door latch is busted too which is a security issue along with a safety issue. can't a consumer rely on a car manufacture to issue parts that don't break or malfunction... i see online that lots and lots and lots of people have this issue... as this is a major concern, why is there no recall? why should i have to pay out of pocket to get this fixed when it is a known issue? maybe its time to buy a chevy.
Reported in: HASLETT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08Z26R
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan. the contact stated that the front driver's side window fell down inside the door panel. the contact took the door apart and discovered that the motor failed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure and the current mileage was 169,119.
Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08Z96R
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
we were going up a hill on the interstate at 70mph when the engine suddenly lost power. i'm told it went into limp mode. there had been no warning of a problem.
Reported in: VILLA RIDGE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08136R
POWER TRAIN
the first incident my car was bucking and shaking. i took to dealer and they replaced the computer that ran the transmission and 3 coils. now at 77,000 it again is having slipping issues with the transmission. these issues seem to happen at random times, but usually between 40 and 50 mph. when you put your foot on the gas to accelerate from 40-50mph there is a loud banging sound when the transmission slips and you lose acceleration. you have to take your foot off the gas and try repeatedly again to get the car to accelerate. i almost got rear-ended by a tractor trailer when i attempted to change lanes, but could not accelerate due to the slipping problem. it took it to mechanic who had the car for 2 weeks and couldn't find the problem. mechanic took it to ford dealer and they said they put on computer diagnostics and couldn't find a problem. i have found countless other reports on the internet of people who have the same problem and even people who have reported either having to drive off the highway due to the lack of acceleration and also of people who have gotten into accidents due to this problem of not being able to accelerate. this is a very dangerous situation to be in on the highway - not being able to accelerate!!!!! i'm worried about getting in an accident and/or getting killed.
Reported in: SWARTHMORE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEHM08166R
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving my car.a tool light came on and my car lost all acceleration and dropped to 5mph in the middle of traffic. a car nearly hit me from behind.
Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3MEFM08126R
POWER TRAIN
transmission is slipping, car is bucking and sometimes the engine slips to a reduced speed. i have to take my foot on and off the excelerator several times before the speed will increase. this is very dangerous during rush hour.
Reported in: FORESTVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
the drives inside door handle broke, it will no longer open the door. i have to keep the car running, roll the window down, stick my hand out the window to open the door,from the outside then keep the door open before i can remove the key.
Reported in: FORESTVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
radio light went out and will not come back on had trouble getting the key out and steering wheel locked.
Reported in: FORESTVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
i was driving down the street when my car begin to a lose speed and the check engine light came on and a little wrench so i took it to the shop and i was told that it was the throttle body and i had it replaced and no the check engine light and wrench are back on and i took it back to the ford dealership and was told that ford has a recall on the throttle body that they use in the ford fusion and the milan and fusion are basically the same car and i dont want to have to shell out another 300.00 for a part thats no good they should really do a recall on the milan throttle body as well
Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i was sitting in my car and i was about to get out and when i tried to open the driver side door the door handle broke so now i have to roll my window down to open the door from the outside and the handles on the rear door are starting to break also
Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i was driving down i75s in very slow traffic. as i was approaching am accident. i noticed the car stalling or jerking a little. the wrench sensor came on in the car. i got over 2 lanes of traffic to the shoulder & checked the car. i didn't see any obvious problems so i turned it off waited a few seconds & started it back up. the wrench light went off but the check engine light came on. i got off the exit & turned around to come home. the car did fine. i took the car to my local ford dealer for a diagnostic test & they said the throttle body was failing & would eventually leave me stranded. i am trying to get this issue taken car of soon. i've seen several other people with the same issues as mine online with nc cars & would like to know if there is any recall info regarding this subject. i haven't been able to work bc this is my only car & im scared to get stranded.
Reported in: KENNESAW GA || Crash: N || VIN #: