NHTSA — Steering Problems

2010 Mercury Milan (Page 4 of 12)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,675 miles

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2010 Mercury Milan steering problems

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2010 Mercury Milan Owner Comments (Page 4 of 12)

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problem #162

Aug 042019

Milan

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was driving my 2010 Mercury Milan when my dashboard showed a service alert "power steering assist fault" and "service advance trac". I parked and turned the car off and then on. After I turned the car back on all power steering was lost. There are recalls for just about every other Milan for power steering but not the 2010. I cannot afford $2000 worth of work on a car that's valued at $4000. When I have to buy a new car over this, I will not be looking at Ford brands.

- Norwalk, OH, USA

problem #161

Jan 142019

Milan

  • 88,000 miles
Power steering activ trak warning came on displaying service power steering soon will driving to the store. Less than a mile down the road the steering wheel locked up. The activ trak said service power steering now. Very dangerous. The part needs to be recalled. Obviously there is still a substantial amount of 2010's on the highway. Despite the plant that it was manufactured in the part if still faulty and then recall needs to be honored on the 2010's as well before a life is lost or someone is seriously injured from losing control.

- Lavergne, TN, USA

problem #160

Jul 082019

Milan

  • 183,829 miles
"power steering assist fault" comes on while backing 2010 Mercury Milan out of the garage locking my steering and causing the car to hit garage (minor accident, thankful). Upon research I have noticed there has a been a recall for the 2011-2015 Mercury Milan models but not the 2010. There are numerous complaints of same issue as my vehicle experiencing this problem with the mileage ranging from low to high. This is a very unsafe situation to experience with your family. 2010 Milan needs to be added to the 2011-2012 recalls. Dangerous to loose control of your steering while driving, this could be fatal on expressway situations.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #159

Jul 012019

Milan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the power steering just quit and the "power steering fault" comes on the dash. I have read a number of complaints on these Ford electric ps issues and I am really concerned as to why this has not been recalled because it is a safety concern when the Ford is operated.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #158

Jul 012019

Milan

  • 70,000 miles
My 2010 Mercury Milan began to pull to the right after rotating the tires. The "service power steering now" indicator came on and there was no power steering. This is absolutely a safety issue. I tore my rotator cuff trying to steer the car. Ford is not recalling the 2010 model even though the electric power steering components are identical to the 2011 which is recalled. A very expensive repair, and don't understand why 2011 Mercury Milan owners are more valuable than 2010 owners.

- Oak Leaf, TX, USA

problem #157

May 032019

Milan

  • 116,000 miles
My power steering assist warning and advance trac system fault warning came on randomly for months. When they would, I'd lose power steering, but could turn the car off and on and it would reset and work fine. During those months I took it into the dealer numerous times, but nothing could be found so they would clear the codes and told me repeatedly it was a sensor misfire. I had read reviews of numerous 2010 models having the same issues but never being recalled. Last week my power steering assist fault light came on and I lost power steering completely. I was able to get it into a new auto repair place who diagnosed the entire electric power steering system as having malfunctioned and had to replace the rack and pinion, costing me over $2000. The 2011-2013 models were recalled for this exact reason. The 2010 should be as well. If I had been on backroads driving for my job, which I often am, when this had gone out, this could have been a real safety issue.

- Crittenden, KY, USA

problem #156

Apr 062019

Milan

  • 145,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan. While reversing out of the driveway, the power steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #155

Apr 182019

Milan

  • miles
Steering column locks while turn making it impossible to turn the steering column. There are 168 recent complaints describing a similar problem. With the last occurrence, the charging system light illuminated along with the ABS light, traction control light. Restarted the car several times and could not steer at all. Paused a few minutes, restarted the car and the steering was very loose as if there was no steering control. This is very dangerous. There was a recall on model year 2011-2015. NHTSA please investigate and hold the manufacturer accountable.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #154

Apr 122019

Milan

  • 81,000 miles
While driving the power steering has went out several times. At the time the dashboard indicator would say "power steering assist fault" and shortly after that say "service advancetrac". upon research I have noticed there has a been a recall for the 2011-2015 Mercury Milan models but not the 2010. I have found a ton of others with my vehicle experiencing this problem with the mileage ranging from low to high. This is a very unsafe situation to experience with your family in the vehicle and have this happen. This needs to be added to the other model milians recalls.

- Chalmette, LA, USA

problem #153

Apr 082019

Milan

  • 84,000 miles
Driving around 35 mph on a curvy city street and a error message to service power steering soon alerted me. Before I could get a quarter of a mile down the road the service power steering now message appeared, within minutes after that my power steering completely locked up while I was driving. Had to get my car towed and the independent mechanic shop quoted me upwards up $1250 for the repair. My car has roughly 84,000 miles on it. If they are recalling the 2011 model for this repair then obviously the 2010 should be recalled as well if it has the same malfunctions, parts and assemblies. This is my only source of transportation and I can't afford such a costly repair.

- Lavergne, TN, USA

problem #152

Mar 222019

Milan

  • 20 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering stop working when im driving thank god I did not have an accident you cant turn the steering unless you apply strong force on it that was the only way to move the vehicle away from the other drivers

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #151

Mar 242019

Milan

  • 160,000 miles
The power steering light and the power train light came on. I pulled the car over to the side of the highway, stopped the car, turned the car off and back on and the steering was gone. This is the 3rd time this has happened over the life of the vehicle. Previous times I have taken it to the dealership as the 2011 model has been recalled for the same issue. They have quoted me upwards of $2000 to repair. When I declined, the computer was reset and it worked again. This is the first time that the traction control service came on.

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #150

Mar 132019

Milan

  • 127,800 miles
As I was driving through a busy freeway, my steering wheel just locked up making it very difficult for me to turn. I struggled and managed to pull onto the shoulder. I turned the engine off and turned it on a few times but it did not change anything. The fault message "power steering assist fault" and "service advancetrac" did not go away. I drove the car to the closest mechanic shop. The mechanic mentioned to me that I have to replace the steering rack and pinion and perform a wheel alignment. He also mentioned that I may have to reprogram the power steering control module. He gave me a fat estimate of $2100. Apparently this same issue has been recalled by Ford on their 2011-13 models but not on 2010. I was surprised to read that and reputed companies like Ford does not take care of this issue for their valued (?) customers. The car is not worth putting that kind of money in it. I may just put that money as a down payment and get another car.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #149

Mar 012019

Milan

  • 102,000 miles
Steering locks up when in motion, backing up. Powersteeringassistfault or serviceadvancetrac comes up on the dash. This is a recall on 2011 - 2015 Milan, which have the same engine and assembly. There are over 150 listed complaints on the NHTSA site for 2010 models. There needs to be a recall on 2010 models. Is this a safe condition to drive with? who is responsible when the failure endangers drivers and passengers.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #148

Mar 022019

Milan

  • 200,000 miles
I was driving about 30 mph on a back street going home and my steering locked on me and I got a message that power steering system assist fault. I could not turn the wheel at all and then a message system advantrac popped up. I had no control of the wheel and I stopped real quick and ran into a ditch. Thank god no one was around and did not get hurt.

- Pelzer, SC, USA

problem #147

Jan 312019

Milan

  • 62,900 miles
I was taking on off-ramp from the freeway and mid-turn my power steering stopped working and it felt like the wheel locked up. Luckily I was able to brake and stop before going off of the roadway. Dash indicator messages displayed "power steering assist fault" and "service advancetrac". the car is absolutely unsafe to drive in this condition and could have easily caused a crash as it happened mid-turn when exiting the freeway. In doing some research, I understand the 2011 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion have both been recalled for this electronic power steering module failure. My 2010 Milan uses the exact same assembly and the repair cost is significant as I've received quotes ranging from $1600-2100. My 2010 Milan has less than 63,000 miles and it is unacceptable to expect the owner to pay these repair costs on a vehicle with such low mileage. Please review the problem and extend the recall to include 2010 models which at this point would allow me to be reimbursed for the costs of the repair. I have no choice but to repair the vehicle and this creates a significant hardship on my family as well as any other people who experience the issue. Especially considering it is a known defect on the 2011 and 2012 model years. In talking with Ford corporate and my local dealership I understand that the NHTSA must issue the recall, not Ford themselves. I am sickened by this problem and can only hope the NHTSA will do the right thing and extend the recall to cover my vehicle.

- Rothschild, WI, USA

problem #146

Jan 282019

Milan

  • 67,000 miles
Power steering assist fault. There was a recall for 2011-2015 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan's but not 2010. My car had a $10 part that failed that broke my power steering that almost caused an accident while moving. That puts my life and others at risk it cost me $1760 to repair a $10 part because the $10 part wasn't under recall when obviously it had the same issues as the others.

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #145

Jan 192019

Milan

  • 92,000 miles
Power steering assist failure. In motion backing up no power steering. Electronic rack and pinion steering device. This same part was recalled on 2011 Mercury Milan.recall should include 2010.

- Hermansville, MI, USA

problem #144

Dec 232018

Milan

  • 108,511 miles
Power steering assist failure message and service advancetrac message

- Highspire, PA, USA

problem #143

Nov 122018

Milan

  • 110,000 miles
Rack and pinion malfunction - the power steering went out on my vehicle as my daughter was driving on a city street and approached a right turn. An inspection by my local Ford dealership proved that the rack and pinion had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. There is a recall on the 2011 year, and with all the complaints that are on file for the 2010, I do not understand why the recall does not effect this year as well.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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