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Mercury Milan repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 298 repairs.
Mercury Milan engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 78 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95000 mi | Small evap leak code due to Capless Fuel system. I deleted the Code twice. I read online that you "exercise" the Capless fuel tank fill. I also sprayed WD-40 on it. It has not come back in the last 2 weeks. Is is repaired I don't know? |
| 105550 mi US $1615 |
Dealer found 3 Exhaust System Gaskets which needed replacing while they were repairing Power Steering Unit. $215. |
| 47100 mi US $106 |
Check engine light triggered due to gas tank spout valve showed ECU valve was not closing completely. |
| 69000 mi | Emissions since no gas cap the CPU thinks there is a fuel system emissions problem. Check engine light comes on. |
| 36000 mi | Throttle body stuck closed. Dealer replaced the TB. |
2010 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $275 |
Evaporative canister and purge valve |
| 182200 mi US $110 |
Code was read and erased for EVAP system Replaced throttle body Check engine light code reveals that purge solenoid valve did not open. Replaced purge solenoid valve |
| 23000 mi US $108 |
Throttle Body-Air Intake went bad. Car became very sluggish/very under-powered Dealer replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $108 |
When in for general oil change, tech saw what seemed to be a leak. Added dye. Two weeks later, discovered that the oil pan gasket was the cause of leak. Removed and replaced it. |
| 54000 mi US $100 |
The throttle body motor failed. The entire throttle body assembly was replaced. |
| 47000 mi | Vehicle stalled on the road and contacted dealer, found TSB/recall for throttle body. Dealer replaced throttle body by next morning at no cost. |
| 62500 mi | computer program updated, drove away idiot light came on...update was ineffective. Throttle body was subsequently replaced under warranty...."wrench" idiot light gone now...no problems after 2 weeks now |
2010 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi | PCM reflash per Customer Satisfaction Bulletin |
| 63000 mi US $90 |
Fuel filler neck required replacement. Recurring CEL for small emissions leak. Did not affect driving or refueling. Update: filler neck was not the cause. |
| 71300 mi US $35 |
Replaced Evap purge solenoid (P0456 code). Five minute job. |
| 73000 mi | Throttle body replaced under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program's extended warranty |
| 3000 mi | 10B15 processor reprogramming by Ford/Mercury |
| 58000 mi US $45 |
Electronic key/anti-theft system failed. Car won't start for about 30 minutes when problem occurs-no advance warning! First time, in November, no codes, so no repairs. Second time dealer replaced electronic part & reprogrammed both 'smart' keys. |
| 66000 mi US $214 |
Electronic ignition/anti-theft system failed for third time since 11/11. Car won't start when problem occurs. More diagnostic codes this trip. Replaced dash computer system & reprogrammed, including reset of odometer (lost 00000.3) as a result |
| 18000 mi | transmission feels like it's slipping; has been doing this since about 1000 miles; have had it in shop every 3 mnths; they were supposed to rebuild trans again but just reprogrammed; still doesn't work right |
| 22000 mi | transmission hesitating between 3rd & 4th gear; re-programmed software; another occurrence the next morning |
| 34000 mi | Small leak in emissions system. Covered under warranty, and repair took less than 6 hours. |
| 74000 mi | Problem with throttle body that was covered under an extended warranty offered by Ford. |
| 36300 mi US $50 |
Throttle body was replaced. |
| 43300 mi US $50 |
The belt tensioner had to be replaced. |
| 16200 mi | Vehicle was not shifting properly, followed by wrench light and loss of acceleration. Dealer tested vehicle and replaced electronic throttle body. |
| 25200 mi US $410 |
Rubbing/Vibration noise from right side during sharp left turns. Parts replaced: Lower Engine mount. |
| 28000 mi | Rumbling noise from right side of vehicle continued. Finally brought in to dealer. Right Engine Mount/Bracket Replaced. |
2009 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 10000 mi US $60 |
car hesitated, found loose air filter box, (service bulletin) |
| 23300 mi | Transmission slipped, clunked going into reverse after engine and wrench symbols came on. Incomplete error code, fault reset, problem gone. |
| 5000 mi | Car would not shift. Needed an electronic shift sensor replaced. Warranty covered it. |
2008 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 136000 mi | Total ECU failure |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light code indicated air/fuel ratio sensor, diagnosed as leaky intake manifold gasket, which was replaced. |
2008 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 100800 mi US $90 |
Replaced driver side motor mount |
| 164000 mi US $437 |
Water pump and thermostat failed and were replaced Valve cover gasket failed |
| 169000 mi US $25 |
The valve cover gasket was leaking and was replaced. |
| 159600 mi US $20 |
Had to replace air injection bypass checkvalve |
| 185000 mi US $20 |
Valve cover gasket leaking oil into spark plug wells |
2007 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | Check engine light came on, dealer thought gas cap might not have been closed properly of vehicle driven with low fuel. |
| 1272200 mi US $150 |
Car had a no start issue. It was suggested by shade tree mechanic that it was probable the fuel pump. |
| 127781 mi US $1808 |
No Start. Towed to Dealer. ECM replaced |
| 86250 mi US $150 |
engine mount, transmission mount |
| 22000 mi US $330 |
"Check Engine" light would not disappear. Dealer replaced solenoid valve that controls venting. |
| 23000 mi | The "Check Engine" light returned after repair in January 2011. Dealer verified the problem and replaced the fuel cap with a new one. Done at no cost to me. |
2007 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 45000 mi US $550 |
Coil pack to number 1 cylinder was failing. The coil was replaced and spark plugs were replaced, as they would have been due at 50,000 miles. |
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Bottom of the oil pan leak. Replace gasket and seal. |
2007 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Thermostat |
| 150000 mi US $125 |
Car threw a code and engine light came on for secondary air injection system. Diagnosed valve to be the problem. Replaced secondary air valve in under an hour (ordered part online). |
| 91700 mi US $231 |
Thermostat stuck open solenoid had to be replaced. I also had the system flushed. |
| 67000 mi US $491 |
Engine light came on. Auto Zone determined it was a coolant system issue. Dealer replaced thermostat and housing. Also determined battery needed replacing as car would not restart. Total cost: $491 ($115 for new battery) |
| 144000 mi US $15 |
Engine check light illuminated. Took vehicle to AutoZone to run code. Code called for gas cap replacement. Replacement done and check engine light reset itself. |
| 156000 mi US $1093 |
Engine was loose in engine bay. Visibly moved when gears changed. Broken motor mount was discovered and replaced. |
| 171000 mi US $659 |
Belt tensioner replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking and replaced. |
| 333 mi | Replaced gas fill cap |
| 107700 mi US $50 |
belt squealing, replaced |
2006 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 62600 mi US $150 |
pcm failure code po610 code reader bought, code disappeared after 3 days, 4 sequences of the ignition, very wary of the car of breakdown |
| 138000 mi US $50 |
Worn ignition key cylinder Car would not start. |
2006 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 111000 mi US $800 |
Radiator blockage. Under warranty since replaced prior year for leakage. |
2006 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 88000 mi | Check engine light for Secondary Air Injection System |
| 92000 mi US $200 |
replaced control valve for secondary air injection system |
| 112700 mi US $130 |
Bad thermostat |
| 155000 mi US $50 |
Serpentine belt and tensioner |
| 79000 mi US $330 |
The check engine light came on and was thermostat stuck open problem. The check engine light came on and was thermostat stuck open probelm. I may have caused this due to the speed I was driving that day, 80+ coincidence? |
| 82300 mi US $685 |
Check Engine Light ON, Problem identified as failed temp sensor in cooling system. |
| 98000 mi US $256 |
Keys stuck in ignition |
| 86000 mi US $158 |
Ck Eng lite returned code 0128, so took to independent repair shop. They narrowed the problem down to the thermostat, and replaced it. Had to bleed air out of the system twice. All seems okay now. No Pending code. |
| 23000 mi | Engine failure to keep running after start. |
| 41000 mi | Thermostat is malfunctioning. Engine at times runs too cold (as low as 170 degrees). Check engine light comes on. This is a defect at only 41000 miles. I am surprised at no call back because this raises emissions. |
| 50000 mi US $130 |
Engine running to cold (170-184).New thermostat had a design change.Old one was a very poor design.This should not have happened and the cost of the new thermostat and housing was way to high. |
| 61200 mi US $95 |
The Ford Dealer replaced the Air Diverter Valve under the California Emissions PZEV Law. 15 Year 150,000 Mile Warranty. (It was to be no charge for this). |
| 79000 mi US $100 |
Value cover gasket needed replacing started to leak on back of engine. |
| 105000 mi US $400 |
The Mass Air Flow sensor caused the engine now to start. The car had to be towed and the shop replaced teh Mass Air Sensor. |
| 130300 mi US $120 |
(2) Engine mounts (1) transmission mount all failed due to age of car. Caused noisy ride. |
| 164000 mi | Belt pulley failure caused engine trouble needed tow. |
| 72143 mi US $144 |
Replace valve cover gasket |
| 89000 mi US $166 |
Check engine light: thermostat code. Replaced thermostat and coolant flush. Never thought I'd ever pay $140 for a thermostat and just the cost of the parts. |
| 146000 mi US $280 |
valve cover was starting to leak, replaced gasket. also replaced the COPS at this time. the cops did help with some ticking that was going on from the valve train...but did not seem to fully correct it. MPGs seemed to be recover easier. |
| 182000 mi | replace the serpentine belt tensioner |
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