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2006 Mercury Milan Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Mercury Milan, 7% of all 214 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 6 Milan model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 120,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
16
7% of 214
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
120,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Mercury Milan brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2012, latest Mar 20, 2025.

2006 Mercury Milan brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2012Jan 2017Oct 2017Apr 2018Oct 2020Apr 2021Aug 2022
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Mar 2025; peak Dec 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Mercury Milan

  1. NHTSA 19V904000Dec 18, 2019Brakes600,166 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.

    Risk: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.

Brakes complaints by Milan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200616 (7%)
  2. 2007127 (29%)
  3. 2008201 (45%)
  4. 2009116 (51%)
  5. 2010132 (13%)
  6. 201116 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mercury Milan have brake problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Mercury Milan, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 120,000 miles.
Which Mercury Milan year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Mercury Milan has the most brake complaints (201), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Mercury Milan?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mercury Milan concerns the brake: 19V904000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.