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2008 Mercury Milan Full Review
Date Published: 4/30/08
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2008 Mercury Milan Review
The 2008 Mercury Milan gets a few new features. Milan shares its basic design with the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. It offers Base and uplevel Premier models, both available with a 160-hp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine or a 221-hp 3.0-liter V6. The 4-cylinder comes with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. V6 versions use a 6-speed automatic. All Milans are front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is available on V6 models. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Newly available features include rear obstacle detection and Ford's Sync voice-activated control for cell phones and MP3 players. Milan's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Fusions.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.
News
Assuming current plans hold, Milan reportedly gets a cosmetic freshening for 2009.
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2008 Mercury Milan Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Steering/handling | Acceleration (4-cyl) |
| Front seat comfort | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Only V6 Milans have been made available for us to test so far. They have good passing and merging power, even with the additional weight of AWD. Milan lacks the crisp around-town response of a V6 Honda Accord or Toyota Camry; it too frequently requires a heavy throttle application in routine driving. The smooth, responsive 6-speed automatic makes the most of the available power. Milan lacks a manual-shift mode, which would be useful on hilly roads.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
Only V6 Milans have been made available for us to test so far. They have good passing and merging power, even with the additional weight of AWD. Milan lacks the crisp around-town response of a V6 Honda Accord or Toyota Camry; it too frequently requires a heavy throttle application in routine driving. The smooth, responsive 6-speed automatic makes the most of the available power. Milan lacks a manual-shift mode, which would be useful on hilly roads.
Fuel Economy
In Consumer Guide testing, a Premier V6 averaged 20.1 mpg. An AWD Premier averaged 18.1 mpg. Both engines use regular-grade gas.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
In Consumer Guide testing, a Premier V6 averaged 20.1 mpg. An AWD Premier averaged 18.1 mpg. Both engines use regular-grade gas.
Ride Quality
No opportunity to test a Base model, which has 16-inch wheels. Premiers have 17s that are optional on the base. Those models feel generally composed and absorbent, but sharp bumps can jolt. Milan has a firmer ride than Fusion and MKZ with less float on high speed bumps. Heavier AWD models are the most composed on any surface.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 6 |
No opportunity to test a Base model, which has 16-inch wheels. Premiers have 17s that are optional on the base. Those models feel generally composed and absorbent, but sharp bumps can jolt. Milan has a firmer ride than Fusion and MKZ with less float on high speed bumps. Heavier AWD models are the most composed on any surface.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Good balance in turns with modest body lean. Some test cars suffered some torque steer. Close-quarters maneuverability is hurt by a wide turning circle. AWD traction is a boon on slick roads. Stopping control and brake pedal feel are good.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 6 |
Good balance in turns with modest body lean. Some test cars suffered some torque steer. Close-quarters maneuverability is hurt by a wide turning circle. AWD traction is a boon on slick roads. Stopping control and brake pedal feel are good.
Quietness
Generally hushed. The V6 produces a coarse full-throttle growl that becomes better muted in normal cruising. Some wind rush at highway speed. Tire thrum is heard over grooves and coarse pavement.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
Generally hushed. The V6 produces a coarse full-throttle growl that becomes better muted in normal cruising. Some wind rush at highway speed. Tire thrum is heard over grooves and coarse pavement.
Controls
The gauges are easy to see and are clearly marked. Audio and climate switchgear take time to decipher. Ditto the look-alike steering-wheel audio and cruise controls. The low-mounted climate panel can force a long look from the road.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 6.3 |
The gauges are easy to see and are clearly marked. Audio and climate switchgear take time to decipher. Ditto the look-alike steering-wheel audio and cruise controls. The low-mounted climate panel can force a long look from the road.
Details
Milans have a more upscale look when compared to Fusion and even the premium-midsize Lincoln MKZ. Generous use of soft-touch surfaces and a choice of real metal or wood trim look especially nice, for the price.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 5.5 |
Milans have a more upscale look when compared to Fusion and even the premium-midsize Lincoln MKZ. Generous use of soft-touch surfaces and a choice of real metal or wood trim look especially nice, for the price.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Ample leg and head space for six-footers. The high seating position contributes to fine outward visibility. All models include a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Firm, supportive seats are a bit roomier than the class norm.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.7 |
Ample leg and head space for six-footers. The high seating position contributes to fine outward visibility. All models include a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Firm, supportive seats are a bit roomier than the class norm.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Adult-adequate headroom with good foot space. Knee clearance is tight with the front seats set far back. The cushion is firm and nicely contoured.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
Adult-adequate headroom with good foot space. Knee clearance is tight with the front seats set far back. The cushion is firm and nicely contoured.
Cargo Room
The trunk is usefully shaped but is too shallow for larger items. The budget-grade felt-type liner looks and feels cheap. Cabin storage is good.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.1 |
The trunk is usefully shaped but is too shallow for larger items. The budget-grade felt-type liner looks and feels cheap. Cabin storage is good.
Value within Class
Milan and its Ford Fusion sibling share their basic designs, which means there's little difference between the two in terms of driving dynamics. The availability of all-wheel drive further enhances their credibility. Both Milan and Fusion are Recommended picks. We prefer the Mercury over the Ford because Milan has a longer list of standard equipment and richer-lookng interior appointments.
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 6.2 |
Milan and its Ford Fusion sibling share their basic designs, which means there's little difference between the two in terms of driving dynamics. The availability of all-wheel drive further enhances their credibility. Both Milan and Fusion are Recommended picks. We prefer the Mercury over the Ford because Milan has a longer list of standard equipment and richer-lookng interior appointments.
Total Score
| Premier V6 | AWD Premier | Class Average |
| 64 | 66 | 63.1 |
Scores for all Midsize Cars
| Low Score | 48 | |
| Average Score | 63 | |
| High Score | 74 |
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2008 Mercury Milan Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/02/2008
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 4-cylinder 4-door sedan | $19,095 | $17,661 | $725 |
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| Base V6 4-door sedan | $22,345 | $20,585 | $725 |
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| AWD Base V6 4-door sedan | $24,195 | $22,251 | $725 |
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| Premier 4-cylinder 4-door sedan | $21,175 | $19,532 | $725 |
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| Premier V6 4-door sedan | $24,050 | $22,121 | $725 |
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| AWD Premier V6 4-door sedan | $25,900 | $23,785 | $725 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
2.3-liter 4-cylinder or 3.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission (4-cylinder), 6-speed automatic transmission (V6), traction control (V6).
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, 6-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, center console, split folding rear seat, aluminum interior trim, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keypad entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, 205/60R16 tires, wheel covers (4-cylinder), alloy wheels (V6), AWD adds: all-wheel drive.
Premier adds to Base:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Automatic climate control, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, digital-media player connection, wireless cell phone link, voice recognition, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
225/50VR17 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Appearance Pkg.
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Base 4-cylinder
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$695
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$605
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Alcantara interior trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels. NA w/wood interior trim.
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Auto Pkg.
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Base 4-cylinder
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$1,045
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$909
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5-speed automatic transmission, alloy wheels.
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Moon and Tune Pkg.
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Base
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$795
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$692
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Premier
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$895
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$779
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Power sunroof, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, upgraded sound system (Premier), satellite radio.
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Amenities Pkg.
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Premier
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$595
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$518
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, universal garage door opener, ambient interior lighting.
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Powertrain |
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5-speed automatic transmission
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4-cylinder
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$875
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$761
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Base 4-cylinder requires Appearance Pkg.
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Safety |
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Rear-obstacle-detection system
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Base, Premier
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$295
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$257
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Base 4-cylinder requires 5-speed automatic transmission.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system w/voice recognition
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Premier
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$1,895
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$1,649
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Heated front seats
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Premier
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$295
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$257
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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Base
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$195
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$170
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Premium AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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Premier
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$425
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$370
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Includes upgraded sound system.
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Satellite radio
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Base, Premier
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$195
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$170
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Sync
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Base, Premier
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$395
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$344
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Wireless cell phone link, voice recognition, iPod adapter, steering wheel radio controls. Base requires automatic day/night rearview mirror.
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror
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Base
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$150
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$131
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Requires Sync.
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Ambient interior lighting
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Base, Premier
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$295
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$257
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Wood interior trim
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Base, Premier
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$0
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$0
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Remote engine start
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Base, Premier
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$295
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$257
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Base 4-cylinder requires 5-speed automatic transmission.
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Rubber floormats
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Base, Premier
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$75
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$65
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Rear spoiler
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Base, Premier
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$295
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$257
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Alloy wheels
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Base 4-cylinder
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$395
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$344
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2008 Mercury Milan Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Mercury Milan 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 107.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 191.4 |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.2 |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.2 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3154 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 15.8 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.7 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.3 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.5 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | dohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.3 /139 | 3.0 /182 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 160 @ 6250 | 221 @ 6250 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 150 @ 4250 | 205 @ 4800 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 20/29 | --/-- |
| 5-speed automatic | 20/28 | --/-- |
| 6-speed automatic | --/-- | 18/26 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Mercury Milan 4-door sedan |
| 4WD Rollover | 5 |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 4 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Mexico
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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