2010 Mercury Milan steering problems
247 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2010 Mercury Milan — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at low speed performing a turn in a residential area, the vehicle suddenly displayed a “Steering Assist Fault” warning message and the steering wheel became completely locked with essentially no movement possible. I attempted to turn the wheel with extreme force but it would barely…”
filed May 18, 2026
“I was driving on the freeway and the steering began to stiffen. I got to my destination and decided to check the tires for any ice or snow, thinking that might be why it was difficult to drive but there was no buildup. I made it home and parked the car. The next day, I can't even turn the steering…”
filed Feb 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2010-2012 Fusion/Milan and 2011-2012 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.5L or 3.0L engine and electronic power assist steering (EPAS), a remanufactured replacement steering gear (MU2Z-3V504-ARM) is available which is…
SSM 51666 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2023
Steering problems in other Milan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Milan | 76 | 40% |
| 2008 Milan | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 Milan | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Milan | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mercury Milan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.