2010 Mercury Milan Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 138 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Mercury Milan, 14% of all complaints that year, far above other model years. A related recall (campaign 15V793000) covers powertrain control module updates on 2010-2011 Milan and Fusion vehicles. Median mileage at failure was 49,604.
- Fuel System complaints
- 138
- 14% of 1,002 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 1,002
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 49,604 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses throttle response and jerks or hesitates while driving, sometimes with the check engine or wrench light illuminated.
- Engine stalls or dies suddenly at speed, including on highways and interstates, then restarts after being shut off.
- Some owners report the throttle body assembly failing and needing replacement to resolve stalling and hesitation.
- One owner described unexpected acceleration while parking that led to a front-end collision.
- A vehicle entered a 'limp home' mode with reduced power and no warning after a throttle body issue.
- One owner reported a fuel leak code along with unrelated power steering and steering-pull problems at high mileage.
When 2010 Mercury Milan fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 20, 2010, latest Aug 5, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Mercury Milan
- NHTSA 15V793000Nov 24, 2015Fuel System411,205 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
Risk: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
Fuel System complaints by Milan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20066 (3%)
- 200710 (2%)
- 20087 (2%)
- 20092 (1%)
- 2010138 (14%)
- 201117 (9%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Mercury Milan have?
- NHTSA lists 138 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Milan, which is 14% of all 1,002 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for fuel or throttle problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?
- Yes. Recall campaign 15V793000 covers 2010-2011 Milan and Fusion vehicles built between July 23, 2008 and December 10, 2010, and Ford will update the powertrain control module.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 49,604 at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2010 Milan.
- What symptoms do owners describe most often?
- Owners most often report stalling, jerking, loss of throttle response, and a 'limp home' mode, frequently tied to the throttle body assembly.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2010 Milan, with no reported fires.