2008 Mercury Milan
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Mercury Milan is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 77 on record.
2008 Mercury Milan at a glance
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2008 Mercury Milan recalls 5
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford …
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Ameri…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners wil…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped wi…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2008 Mercury Milan common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 451 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Mercury Milan MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2008 Mercury Milan worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Mercury Milan costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Mercury Milan trims & engines on record
2008 Mercury Milan vehicles on record
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM081X8R649013
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z58R662548
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z38R663360
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08ZX8R640950
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z28R623768
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z98R665385
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z38R655743
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z48R659589
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08148R666518
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z28R641171
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z48R619236
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z08R658536
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08ZX8R617183
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z88R663742
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z38R656229
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07128R624057
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z58R616542
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z58R613185
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08168R614601
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z78R658677
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z18R614318
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM08Z48R635338
2008 Mercury Milan Base3MEHM07Z98R666389
2008 Mercury Milan Premier3MEHM081X8R639100
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2008 Mercury Milan — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Mercury Milan have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 Mercury Milan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Milan?
Based on 451 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, hydraulic, air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Mercury Milan get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Mercury Milan at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2008 Mercury Milan worth?
Comparable 2008 Mercury Milan listings run roughly $2,200–$7,000, typically around $4,722 (from 76 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.