2009 Mercury Milan

2009 Mercury Milan

The 2009 Mercury Milan is a midsize sedan that was offered with two engine options: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 3.0-liter V6. Both engines were paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Milan was praised for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and user-friendly technology. However, it was criticized for its uninspiring performance and lack of fuel efficiency.

Engine

2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder

• Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leak, overheating, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Water Pump Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leak, overheating, squealing noise
  • Solution: Replace water pump
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing Belt Noise
  • Description/Symptoms: Squealing or chirping noise from engine
  • Solution: Replace timing belt
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

3.0-Liter V6

• Cam Phaser Solenoid Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Reduced engine power, rough idle, check engine light
  • Solution: Replace cam phaser solenoid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700
  • Recalls: None Found
• Ignition Coil Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Misfires, rough idle, engine stalling
  • Solution: Replace ignition coil
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

Six-Speed Automatic

• Transmission Slippage
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission does not engage or slips out of gear
  • Solution: Rebuild or replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Torque Converter Shudder
  • Description/Symptoms: Vibration when accelerating or shifting gears
  • Solution: Replace torque converter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front Strut Mounts Worn
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking or rattling noise over bumps, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace front strut mounts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery goes dead after sitting overnight
  • Solution: Diagnose and repair electrical system drain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Headlight Switch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Headlights do not turn on or flicker
  • Solution: Replace headlight switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust on Rear Subframe
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust spots on rear subframe, especially near suspension mounting points
  • Solution: Inspect and repair or replace rear subframe as necessary
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Door Lock Actuator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Door locks do not work properly, doors may not latch
  • Solution: Replace door lock actuator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Seat Heater Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Seat heaters do not work or only work intermittently
  • Solution: Replace seat heater element
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2009 Mercury Milan is a reliable vehicle with a few common issues. The engine and transmission problems are relatively minor and inexpensive to fix. The suspension and electrical issues are more serious and can be more costly to repair. However, the exterior and interior issues are fairly common and do not typically affect the functionality of the vehicle.