Mercury recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 336 recalls and 22,382 owner complaints for Mercury across 35 models (model years 1962–2013). Choose a model to see recalls and problems by year.
Mercury models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 1984–2009 | 49 | 5,381 | 312 | 445 |
| Grand Marquis | 1977–2011 | 38 | 3,951 | 305 | 405 |
| Cougar | 1962–2002 | 52 | 1,893 | 132 | 172 |
| Milan | 2006–2011 | 15 | 2,518 | 98 | 74 |
| Mountaineer | 1996–2010 | 22 | 1,992 | 145 | 185 |
| Villager | 1992–2002 | 17 | 1,725 | 103 | 131 |
| Mystique | 1994–2002 | 22 | 1,019 | 55 | 76 |
| Mariner | 2001–2011 | 7 | 1,296 | 35 | 55 |
| Tracer | 1987–2003 | 12 | 567 | 70 | 104 |
| Marquis | 1973–2004 | 19 | 399 | 39 | 56 |
| Monterey | 1968–2007 | 10 | 454 | 4 | 12 |
| Topaz | 1983–1998 | 11 | 394 | 25 | 19 |
| Capri | 1971–1994 | 28 | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| Montego | 1970–2007 | 15 | 260 | 16 | 14 |
| Lynx | 1981–1989 | 20 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Zephyr | 1976–1994 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercury | 1967–2002 | 14 | 60 | 5 | 16 |
| Monarch | 1975–1984 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobcat | 1974–1980 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mariner Hybrid | 2006–2013 | 0 | 212 | 8 | 1 |
| Comet | 1967–1977 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Marauder | 2003–2005 | 1 | 87 | 6 | 4 |
| LN7 | 1981–1984 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colony Park | 1967–1990 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Brougham | 1973–1985 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milan Hybrid | 2010–2010 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| XR7 | 1979–1994 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| All Full Size | 1979–1979 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capri II | 1976–1977 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Police Vehicle | 1979–1979 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monterey Custom | 1974–1974 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montclair | 1973–1973 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercury Truck | 1993–2000 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mariner Hev | 2006–2006 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 483396 | 1993–1993 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Latest Mercury recalls
| Recall | Vehicles & component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 21V158000 Mar 10, 2021 |
Mercury Milan 2006–2011; Ford Fusion 2006–2012; Ford Ranger 2007–2011 +4 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
2,602,668 |
| 21V081000 Feb 16, 2021 |
Ford Ranger 2004–2011; Ford Mustang 2005–2014; Ford Fusion 2008–2012 +5 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
1,067 |
| 21E013000 Feb 16, 2021 |
Ford Mustang 2005–2014; Ford Ranger 2007–2011; Lincoln MKX 2007–2010 +3 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
249 |
| 19V904000 Dec 18, 2019 |
Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2010; Mercury Milan 2006–2010; Lincoln MKZ 2006–2010 +1 more SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
600,166 |
| 19V001000 Jan 7, 2019 |
Ford Mustang 2010–2014; Mercury Milan 2010–2011; Ford Fusion 2010–2012 +5 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
782,384 |
| 18V775000 Nov 1, 2018 |
Lincoln MKZ 2010–2012; Ford Fusion 2010; Mercury Milan 2010 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
215 |
| 18V046000 Jan 11, 2018 |
Lincoln MKX 2009–2010; Ford Mustang 2009–2013; Mercury Milan 2009–2010 +4 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
327,796 |
| 17V024000 Jan 10, 2017 |
Ford Ranger 2007–2009; Mercury Milan 2006–2009; Ford Mustang 2005–2012 +6 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
654,695 |
| 16V777000 Oct 26, 2016 |
Mercury Mariner 2010–2011; Ford Escape 2010–2012 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
329,265 |
| 16V384000 May 31, 2016 |
Ford Edge 2007–2010; Ford Fusion 2006–2011; Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2011 +6 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
1,892,343 |
| 16V247000 Apr 26, 2016 |
Ford Flex 2009–2012; Ford Taurus 2008–2012; Lincoln MKS 2009–2011 +2 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
695 |
| 16E026000 Apr 1, 2016 |
Mercury Sable 2001–2005; Lincoln Continental 1995–2002; Ford Taurus 2001–2007 +2 more SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
49,635 |
| 15V861000 Dec 22, 2015 |
Mercury Grand Marquis 2003–2005; Ford Crown Victoria 2003–2005 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
296,004 |
| 15V793000 Nov 24, 2015 |
Mercury Milan 2010–2011; Ford Fusion 2010–2011 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
411,205 |
| 15E082000 Oct 6, 2015 |
Ford Crown Victoria 1995–2002; Lincoln Town Car 1995–2002; Mercury Grand Marquis 1995–2002 STEERING |
1,767 |
| 15V606000 Sep 29, 2015 |
Mercury Mariner 2001–2008; Ford Escape 2001–2008 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT |
57 |
| 15E045000 Jun 3, 2015 |
Ford Escape 2001–2012; Mercury Mariner 2005–2011; Mazda Tribute 2001–2010 +1 more SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
576 |
| 15V340000 Jun 2, 2015 |
Ford Flex 2011–2013; Lincoln MKT 2011–2013; Ford Taurus 2011–2013 +4 more STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
393,623 |
| 14V704000 Nov 5, 2014 |
Lincoln Town Car 2005–2011; Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011; Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT |
36,888 |
| 14V526000 Sep 3, 2014 |
Mercury Mariner 2006–2008; Ford Escape 2005–2008 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
70,209 |
| 14V284000 May 29, 2014 |
Ford Escape 2008–2011; Mercury Mariner 2008–2011 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
740,878 |
| 14E028000 May 29, 2014 |
Ford Fusion 2006–2011; Lincoln MKZ 2007–2011; Mercury Milan 2006–2011 +1 more EQUIPMENT |
82,579 |
| 13V385000 Aug 29, 2013 |
Lincoln Town Car 2005–2011; Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011; Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011 STEERING |
355,000 |
| 13V081000 Mar 7, 2013 |
Mercury Monterey 2004–2007; Ford Freestar 2004–2007 SEATS |
196,667 |
| 12V006000 Jan 9, 2012 |
Mercury Monterey 2004–2005; Ford Freestar 2004–2005 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER |
206,452 |