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2010 Lincoln MKZ vs 2010 Mercury Milan

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Lincoln MKZ2010 Mercury Milan
NHTSA complaints1691,001
Recall campaigns711
Service bulletins (TSBs)2848
Investigations36
Crash reports1439
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2121–39
Median reported incident mileage72,233 mi60,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKZMercury Milan
Steering1247
Air Bags96105
Vehicle Speed Control10178
Engine5159
Power Train4148
Exterior Lighting11135
Service Brakes2693
Electrical System10104

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling0119
Loss of power0100
Check engine light060
Steering problems047
Hesitation / surging040
Vibration / shaking025
Brake problems019
Misfire / rough idle05

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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.