| Issue ID | 810029 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10350095 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 14/08/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The speedometer in this model is difficult to view, particularly in daylight, due to blue numbers against a blue background. This could be a safety concern for two reasons. First, if a driver cannot easily see the speed he/she is traveling, it could result in driving at excessive speed and resulting in a crash. Second, a driver may have to take his/her eyes off the road for too long to see the speed registered, rather than just a glance. This distraction could also result in a crash. More contrast or better illumination of the instrument cluster could alleviate this concern. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINTER GARDEN, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM0JAXARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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