| Issue ID | 1256063 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10821948 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 17/10/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Electronic power steering failed. Vehicle became difficult to steer for my daughter driving the car. She was driving on local streets. The effort for steering was increased greatly and could have led to an accident. She managed to pull over safely. There is a current recall on the 2011 mercury milan #15v340000 that is for the same issue. Steering gear was replaced to resolve issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELMONT, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM0JA7ARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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