2010 Mercury Milan Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 48,364 miles. The words owners use most often: “tail assembly” (15% of reports).
- 135exterior lighting complaints
- 48,364median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $570typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tail assembly: mentioned in 20 of 135 complaints (15%)
- Rear brake: mentioned in 20 of 135 complaints (15%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 10 of 135 complaints (7%)
- Ford should: mentioned in 9 of 135 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2010 Mercury Milan at $570, and half of them between $560 and $750.
Based on 40 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 121 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Mercury Milan exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Milan | 29 | 15% | 49,078 |
| 2010 Milan | 135 | 13% | 48,364 |
| 2008 Milan | 3 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2006 Milan | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the 2010 Mercury Milan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The brake lights on my vehicle are constantly illuminated while my headlights are on, regardless of whether or not the brakes are compressed. This is a huge safety concern for me, as other motorists can no longer see when I am braking. I was pulled over for this and given a fix it ticket.
My head lights are NOT sufficient. It does not have the option for 2 bulbs. I have changed out the bulbs 3 times while owning this vehicle and from the first night I drove it after owning it, I noticed the lights where very off. I drive around town and on dark roads where there is NO Road LIGHTS at…
Tail and brake light for the second time has failed. A safety function of this nature should not be this difficult to fix and replace. The item should be available and affordable. You literally have to take out a lone to get it fixed. So now I can't go to work or anything else with this vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Mercury Milans have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2010 Mercury Milan (13% of the 1,003 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercury Milan exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 48,364 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?
Owners report a typical cost of $570 (half paid between $560 and $750), from 40 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?
The most frequent phrase is “tail assembly”, in 20 of 135 complaints, followed by “rear brake” (20).
Other 2010 Mercury Milan problems
- Steering problems (248)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (178)
- Engine problems (159)
- Power Train problems (149)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (109)
- Air Bags problems (106)
- Electrical System problems (105)
- Service Brakes problems (93)
See all 2010 Mercury Milan problems or exterior lighting problems across all Milan years.