2010 Mercury Milan Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 132 brake complaints for the 2010 Mercury Milan, 13% of all complaints filed for the year, linked to 10 crashes and 8 injuries. A related recall (19V904000) covers ABS Hydraulic Control Unit valves reacting with certain brake fluids. Median mileage at failure is 82,500.
- Brakes complaints
- 132
- 13% of 1,002 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 1,002
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 82,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Drivers report the brake pedal going to the floor or failing to engage, resulting in rear-end collisions or curb impacts.
- Owners describe antilock brakes locking up unexpectedly, increasing stopping distance and leading to accidents.
- Some report reduced braking effectiveness where the pedal depresses normally but the car does not slow as quickly as expected, causing low-speed collisions.
- A separate complaint pattern describes the brake light staying illuminated on one side continuously when headlights are on, described by multiple owners as a common issue on this model.
- One driver reported accidental pedal misapplication where the foot touched both brake and accelerator at low speed, resulting in a crash.
When 2010 Mercury Milan brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 17, 2012, latest Sep 24, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Mercury Milan
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Mercury Milan have?
- NHTSA has logged 132 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Milan, which is 13% of all 1,002 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Mercury Milan?
- Yes. Recall 19V904000 covers 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles where ABS Hydraulic Control Unit valves may react with certain brake fluids; Ford flushes the brake system and installs a new brake fluid reservoir.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Milan?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 82,500 miles.
- Have brake issues on the 2010 Milan caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties 10 crashes and 8 injuries to brake complaints filed for the 2010 Milan.