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2010 Mercury Milan Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2010 Mercury Milan, 13% of all 1,002 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 6 Milan model years. These complaints report 10 crashes and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 82,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
132
13% of 1,002
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
82,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2010 Mercury Milan brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2012, latest Sep 24, 2025.

2010 Mercury Milan brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter82012 Q32014 Q32016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22024 Q3
132 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Mercury Milan have brake problems?
NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about the brake in the 2010 Mercury Milan, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,500 miles.
Which Mercury Milan year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Mercury Milan has the most brake complaints (201), compared with 132 for the 2010.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Mercury Milan?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 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.