2006 Mercury Milan Review
2006 Mercury Milan Review





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Pros
- Unique exterior style, premium interior design, quiet highway ride, capable handling, tight construction.
Cons
- Horsepower and acceleration below class average, nearly identical Ford Fusion costs less.
What’s new
The Milan is an all-new midsize family sedan from Mercury. A twin of the Fusion, it offers unique interior and exterior design cues, along with a choice of four-cylinder or V6 power.
Edmunds says
If you want a Ford Fusion with Mercury design cues, the 2006 Mercury Milan is the car to buy.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2006 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$165/mo for Milan Base
Milan Base
vs
$170/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Vehicle overview
Mercury, like Buick and Chrysler, is on a mission to attract younger buyers. To do this the company must inject its product line with models that will appeal to shoppers under the age of 40. The all-new Mercury Milan is intended to accomplish this by combining a low-priced, midsize sedan with attractive styling and sporty handling -- all characteristics not normally associated with Mercury cars.
As the corporate twin to Ford's Fusion, the Mercury Milan shares much of that sedan's architecture, drivetrain configuration and safety technology. But Mercury is banking on the idea that today's Generation X'ers, or at least a certain percentage of them, will prefer the Milan's unique styling and premium dealership experience over the higher-volume Fusion. Other subtleties, such as rear doors that extend further back toward the C-pillars to ease rear-seat entry/egress, reflect the division's philosophy of offering a more upscale experience to Mercury buyers. The Mercury Milan, like the Fusion, rides on a stretched, widened version of the highly acclaimed Mazda 6 platform, giving it nimble handling from the four-wheel independent suspension and rack and pinion steering system. Because the Milan is both wider and longer than the Mazda 6, it combines a confident demeanor with adequate interior space for five adult passengers.
Milan power comes from either a 160-horsepower four-cylinder or a 221-hp V6. The smaller engine is hooked to a standard five-speed manual transmission with a five-speed automatic optional, but the V6 can only be had with a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 includes dual exhaust pipes, and both engines feature four-valve-per-cylinder heads and 150,000-mile tune-up intervals. To address the safety concerns of premium sedan buyers, Ford strengthened the car's platform in various areas. An optional side airbag package offers seat-deployed torso airbags for front passengers and side curtain airbags that protect both front and rear occupants. Will the 2006 Mercury Milan's waterfall grille, LED taillamps and quieter highway ride prove a compelling alternative to Ford's mainstream Fusion? For a certain percentage of drivers, it undoubtedly will.
Performance & mpg
The Milan's base 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine makes 160 horsepower and meets PZEV certification in California. It's connected to a standard five-speed manual transmission, and a five-speed automatic is optional. A 221-hp, 3.0-liter V6 is optional on both the base and Premier trims. It comes with one transmission, a six-speed automatic. This transmission shifts well enough, but we wish it had a true manual-shift mode instead of just two forward-gear gates ("D" and "L").
Safety
Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all Milans. Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution are optional on base Milans and standard on the Premium trim, and traction control can be had on V6 models. Stability control is not available. An optional Safety and Security package gives the Milan front-seat side airbags and head-protecting side curtain airbags for all outboard occupants. Without the side bags, the Mercury Milan scored four stars (out of five) in NHTSA frontal- and side-impact (front and rear) testing. With the side bags, the scores were the same, save for side impact for front passengers, in which it earned five stars. In frontal offset crash testing conducted by the IIHS, the Milan scored "Acceptable," the second-highest rating.
Driving
With responsive steering and a quiet ride, the 2006 Mercury Milan is one of the sportier and more luxurious vehicles in the midsize sedan segment. It demonstrates a willingness to corner and change directions at speed with enthusiasm. Ride quality is acceptable, especially considering the above-average handling. Wind and road noise are effectively quelled at highway speeds, and the transmission offers crisp upshifts and downshifts. More horsepower would add to this Mercury's "premium" aspirations, but as it is, the Milan offers upscale overall performance at a relatively low price.
Interior
The Milan's upscale interior offers an effective blend of premium materials and functional design elements. The interior is supposed to reflect the high-quality living environments of today's young professionals. Upscale Milans feature leather seating surfaces with contrasting stitching, and a Wales Mahogany wood finish or Satin Metallic trim can be ordered on Premium models. Base and optional audio systems are MP3-capable, and the split-folding rear seat, along with a 15.6-cubic-foot trunk, adds to the Milan's utility. Most buyers will find the Mercury Milan suitably roomy with ample head-, shoulder and legroom for adults to ride comfortably in the front or back.
2006 Mercury Milan models
The midsize Mercury Milan sedan comes in two trim levels, base and Premier. The base model rides on 16-inch wheels and includes items like air conditioning, an MP3-compatible CD stereo with six speakers, a six-way power driver seat, a split-folding rear seat, an analog clock, cruise control, full power accessories and keyless entry. Options include alloy wheels, a sunroof, an upgraded eight-speaker stereo and in-dash CD changer. Premier models are upgraded with 17-inch aluminum wheels, a CD changer and leather seating. In addition to the options on the base Milan, Premier models are eligible for heated front seats, as well as a Comfort Package with automatic climate control, automatic headlights, foglamps and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2006 Mercury Milan.
5 star(88%)
4 star(9%)
3 star(2%)
2 star(1%)
1 star(0%)
123 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
What a great car!
Tom, 01/11/2019
2006 Mercury Milan Premier 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
We bought this car in 2007 and have had it ever since. Car now has 215K miles on it. Aside from routine maintenance (it has been religiously maintained per the owners manual), we have only repaired the 1) starter and 2) spent about $600 on the supension (both front an rear). Otherwise original engine and everything else, doesn't use oil, has started 100% of the time and ready to go. I … cannot believe what a cheap car this has been for us to own. Have had support from 3 different Ford dealerships and have found them all to be amazing. Interior has aged very well, no torn seats, etc. still comfortable to drive. It willl not wow you withits handling (I describe it as a heavy, ponderous car), but engine and acceleration still more powerful than most after all these years, uses no oil at all. Driven in the Midwest winters, very effective traction control. Highly recommended if looking for a cheap and reliable used car. I plan to drive this til it dies, and it shows no signs of doing so!
2.88 out of 5 stars
Not Exactly Pleased
Hayley, 03/10/2009
2006 Mercury Milan Premier 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Loved interior & exterior at purchase. Too bad it didn't last. The window control panel on the driver's side door pops out each time you close the door. I feel like the car is straining when I accelerate. Then when the car had about 25,000 miles on it, it began to hesitate when I tried to accelerate. It got to the point where the car would not respond when I pushed the gas pedal, it … would hesitate and then eventually would go, but when it did it would shoot my RPMs up high. This was dangerous, especially in an intersection. The car was under warranty at the time, and they ended up replacing the coil packs (?). This corrected the problem. I'm not impressed with this car & would not recommend.
4 out of 5 stars
Been a good car thus far
atxredhead, 03/09/2011
2006 Mercury Milan 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
We bought this Milan in Sept 2010 with 36,000 miles on it. We have put approximatly 20,000 miles on it already and we havent had any problems. Transmitions fine...Gas mileage is decent, its comfortable and roomy (even with two car seats in back) I have notices one thing though, when I first start it the RPMs run high, but if I give it a second (literaly) they go back down to normal. … Certainly the best used car Ive ever had. My husband missed the "get up and go" of our 3.9 liter Impala that we had before it, but we have two kids and Im not trying to haul ass around town or anything, so its perfect. I LOVE the side cutain airbags, makes me feel like the kids are safe! Good car thus far!
3.75 out of 5 stars
Replace Transmission
Kimber, 10/11/2010
2006 Mercury Milan Premier 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
I love this car! But after owning it only 9 months (purchased used) the transmission went out! No warranty with 39k miles! It has a auto trans so I'm not sure how this happened? Now I'm stuck with the repair/replacement bills. Will never buy another Mercury again. I bought only after my Mercury sable was a total loss from a guy hitting me. Not a happy Mercury owner right now. Will prob … trade off and cut my losses! : (
2006 Milan Highlights
Base
Base MSRP | $18,345 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $165/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestAcceptable
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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