2011 Mercury Milan power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Mercury Milan — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the ABS, traction control and power steering lights came on. I was coming off the highway and I lost power steering!!! I almost wrecked into the guard rail coming off the exit!!! I got to the light at the bottom of the exit and I had no power steering. I pulled over immediately and…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“1) The electric power steering system failed. The dashboard displayed the message “Service Power Steering Now,” and the steering assist stopped working, making the steering extremely stiff. The vehicle also lost reverse gear, where the engine revs but the vehicle does not move when shifted into…”
filed Mar 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify…
SSM 47976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 10, 2019
Power Train problems in other Milan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Milan | 148 | 15% |
| 2009 Milan | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Milan | 17 | 4% |
| 2007 Milan | 22 | 5% |
| 2006 Milan | 21 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.