Mercury Milan Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Mercury Milan across 4 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (135). The words owners use most often: “tail assembly” (13% of reports).
- 168exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $560typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%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 21 of 168 complaints (13%)
- Side brake: mentioned in 18 of 168 complaints (11%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 10 of 168 complaints (6%)
- Ford should: mentioned in 9 of 168 complaints (5%)
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 Mercury Milan at $560, and half of them between $560 and $700.
Based on 48 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 150 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 168 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 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.
Passenger side brake light assembly failed June 2025. I found it our at an oil change inspection. Ford discontinued manufacturing this LED brake light assembly, so it is difficult to replace this safety critical part. The part number is 9N7Z 13404 A.
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…
The air bags have been fixed. Sometimes when i apply my brakes they are soft and i have to apply more pressure to stop. When this happens i drive really slow because i don't know if i'm going to be able to stop in time. I have not kept track of how many time this has happened. At least 5 times in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercury Milans have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Mercury Milan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercury Milan exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Mercury Milan?
Owners report a typical cost of $560 (half paid between $560 and $700), from 48 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Mercury Milan?
The most frequent phrase is “tail assembly”, in 21 of 168 complaints, followed by “side brake” (18).
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- Electrical System problems (152)
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