The Lemon IndexMercury recalls.
Every NHTSA recall on the Mercury models we track, by model and year. Check yours by VIN.
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Recalls by model. Campaigns per model, all years.
Tap a model for every recall in one list. Models on sale for more years have had more time to collect recalls.
The biggest Mercury recalls. By vehicles in the campaign, since 2010.
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · Milan · model years 2006–2011
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.
2,602,668 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V158000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · Milan · model years 2006–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · Milan · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Steering · recall issued May 2014 · Mariner · model years 2008–2011
The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input.
740,878 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V284000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · Milan · model years 2006–2009 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2019 · Milan · model years 2006–2010
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.
600,166 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V904000
The newest Mercury recalls.
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · Milan · model years 2006–2011
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.
2,602,668 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V158000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · Milan · model years 2009–2011
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute hu…
1,067 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V081000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · Milan · model years 2010–2011
Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers.
249 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21E013000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2019 · Milan · model years 2006–2010
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.
600,166 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V904000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · Milan · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · Milan · model year 2010
In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
215 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V775000
Park-it warnings 4
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · Milan · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · Milan · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · Milan · model years 2006–2009 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · Milan · model years 2006–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
Is one open on your Mercury?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does Mercury have?
76 NHTSA recall campaigns on the 7 Mercury models we track, model years 2000–2011. A campaign that covers several models or years counts once.
Which Mercury has the most recalls?
The Mercury Grand Marquis, with 17 campaigns. Then the Milan (15), the Mountaineer (15), the Sable (15). Models with more model years on sale have had more time to collect recalls.
What is the biggest Mercury recall?
NHTSA 21V158000 (airbags, Mar 2021): 2,602,668 vehicles in the whole campaign, on the Milan among the models we track. 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.
What is the newest Mercury recall?
Filed Mar 2021 for the Milan (NHTSA 21V158000): 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.
How do I check a Mercury for recalls by VIN?
Type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mercury dealer: that shows whether a recall is still open on that car. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Is Mercury reliable? · Recall check for every make
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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