2010 Mercury Milan - Maintenance & Specs
The 2010 Mercury Milan belongs to a Mercury Milan lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 3 model years, from 2008 to 2010. Engine options on record include the 3.0L, 2.5L, 2.5L I4 / 3.0L V6. It is configured as all-wheel drive with an automatic (s6). This 2010 car is the most recent Mercury Milan model year on record.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Motorcraft Orange coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around steering (217), air bags (101), exterior lighting (96). A representative report reads: "While driving at low speed performing a turn in a residential area, the vehicle suddenly displayed a "Steering Assist Fault" warning message and the steering..." There are 13 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...R 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 18 city / 25 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,100.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 21 MPG |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Orange |
| Open recalls on record | 13 |
| Technical service bulletins | 21 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.