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2006 Ford Fusion vs 2006 Mercury Milan

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2006 Ford Fusion2006 Mercury Milan
NHTSA complaints730214
Recall campaigns44
Service bulletins (TSBs)2422
Investigations11
Crash reports386
Fire reports40
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2421–24
Median reported incident mileage77,000 mi84,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FusionMercury Milan
Air Bags319128
Power Train15021
Structure7423
Electrical System717
Engine478
Latches/locks/linkages378
Service Brakes2713
Vehicle Speed Control2810

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling376
Shifting problems360
Hesitation / surging220
Check engine light207
Loss of power136
Vibration / shaking90
Airbag warning light90
Brake problems70

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.