Mercury Milan | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercury (Ford) |
Production | August 1, 2005 [1] –December 17, 2010 |
Model years | 2006–2011 |
Assembly | Mexico: Hermosillo, Sonora (Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | FF layout All-wheel drive |
Platform | Ford CD3 platform |
Related | Ford Fusion Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ Mazda6 |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 5-speed Mazda G5M manual 6-speed Mazda G6M manual 5-speed Mazda FNR5 automatic 6-speed Aisin TF-80 automatic 6-speed Ford 6F35 automatic Aisin CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in (2,728 mm) |
Length | 191.4 in (4,862 mm) (2006–2009) 189.0 in (4,801 mm) (2010) |
Width | 72.2 in (1,834 mm) |
Height | 2006: 55.8 in (1,417 mm) 2007–2010: 57.2 in (1,453 mm) Hybrid: 56.9 in (1,445 mm) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mercury Mystique (compact) Mercury Sable (mid-size) |
The Mercury Milan is a mid-size car that was marketed by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. Named after Milan, an Italian city, the Milan was sold across the 2006 to 2011 model years in a single generation. The smaller of two model lines developed to replace the Mercury Sable, it indirectly succeeded the Mercury Mystique as the smallest Mercury sedan.
Unveiled at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, the Milan was the first new Mercury sedan nameplate introduced since 1995, and became the final nameplate introduced by the division. Coinciding with the 2010 closure of Mercury, the Milan ended sales after a shortened 2011 model year; the final vehicle was produced on December 17, 2010. [2] The Milan was sold in the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Mexico, and the Middle East.
Throughout its production, the Milan was produced alongside the Ford Fusion at Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
As the entry-level Mercury sedan, the Milan was slotted below the full-sized Mercury Montego and Mercury Grand Marquis. The Mercury counterpart of the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ (introduced as the Lincoln Zephyr), the Milan was developed as the smaller of two sedans intended to replace the Sable (the larger being the Montego). In contrast to the Sable, the Milan was produced solely as a four-door sedan, marking the first time since 1940 that Mercury did not offer a station wagon.
The Mercury Milan was built upon the Ford CD3 platform; a variant of the Mazda GG platform, it is used by the first-generations of the Ford Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX. Using a steel unibody chassis, the CD3 platform is equipped with front-wheel drive as standard. In 2007, all-wheel drive became an option for versions with V6 engines. In front, the chassis uses a short-long arm (SLA) double wishbone front suspension and an independent multi-link twist blade rear suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars.
During its production, the Mercury Milan shared its powertrain with the Ford Fusion. From 2006 to 2009, a 160 hp, 2.3 L, inline-four was standard, replaced by a 175 hp, 2.5 L, inline-four for 2010. A 221 hp, 3.0 L V6 was optional, with output increased to 240 hp in 2010. The Milan did not receive a counterpart of the Ford Fusion Sport, powered by a 3.5 L V6.
The four-cylinder engine was equipped with a five-speed manual transmission as standard (the first manual-transmission Mercury sedan since the 2000 Mystique), with a five-speed automatic as an option. Through its entire production, the V6 was offered solely with a six-speed automatic transmission (shared with the Fusion and Montego). For 2010, the four-cylinder engines were updated with six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions; the six-speed automatic on V6 engines was equipped for manually controlled shifting ("Select Shift").
Engine | Years | Power | Torque | Transmission | Fuel consumption City/Hwy |
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2.3 L Duratec I4 | 2006–2009 | 160 hp (119 kW) @ 6250 rpm | 156 lb⋅ft (212 N⋅m) @ 4250 rpm | 5-speed G5M manual | 20 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg‑imp) 29 mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg‑imp) |
5-speed FNR5 automatic | 20 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg‑imp) 28 mpg‑US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg‑imp) | ||||
2.5 L Duratec I4 | 2010–2011 | 175 hp (130 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 172 lb⋅ft (233 N⋅m) @ 4500 rpm | 6-speed G6M manual | 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg‑imp) 31 mpg‑US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑imp) |
6-speed 6F35 automatic | 23 mpg‑US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg‑imp) 34 mpg‑US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg‑imp) (16" wheels); 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg‑imp) 31 mpg‑US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑imp) (17" wheels) | ||||
2.5 L Duratec I4 Atkinson cycle (Hybrid) | 2010–2011 | 156 hp (116 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 136 lb⋅ft (184 N⋅m) @ 2250 rpm | Aisin CVT | 41 mpg‑US (5.7 L/100 km; 49 mpg‑imp) 36 mpg‑US (6.5 L/100 km; 43 mpg‑imp) |
3.0 L Duratec V6 FWD | 2006–2009 | 221 hp (165 kW) @ 6250 rpm | 205 lb⋅ft (278 N⋅m) @ 4800 rpm | 6-speed TF-80 automatic | 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg‑imp) 26 mpg‑US (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg‑imp) |
3.0 L Duratec V6 AWD | 17 mpg‑US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg‑imp) 25 mpg‑US (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg‑imp) | ||||
3.0 L Duratec V6 FWD | 2010–2011 | 240 hp (179 kW) @ 6550 rpm (165 kW) | 223 lb⋅ft (302 N⋅m) @ 4300 rpm | 6-speed 6F35 automatic | 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg‑imp) 27 mpg‑US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg‑imp) |
3.0 L Duratec V6 AWD | 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg‑imp) 25 mpg‑US (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg‑imp) |
As with the larger Montego and Grand Marquis, the Mercury Milan shares a common roofline with its Ford counterpart. To distinguish the Milan from the Fusion, the model line was fitted with model-specific front and rear fascias. Along with a waterfall-style grille (derived from the Monterey and Montego), the Milan was fitted with projector headlamps, LED taillamps (extending into the trunklid), and a bumper-mounted license plate (trunklid-mounted on the Fusion). Dependent on trim level, the Milan was fitted with imitation matte-silver trim or imitation wood trim similar to that used in the Montego.
For 2007, the Milan underwent several minor revisions. Externally, Mercury added "MILAN" badging to the front doors. During the model year, a revision of interior panels led to an improvement in side-impact protection (along with an improvement in safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). As an option, a DVD-based navigation system became an option along with a console-mounted MP3 auxiliary jack as a running change.
Unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Milan underwent a major mid-cycle update for the 2010 model year alongside the Fusion and MKZ. While the rear fascia saw only a minor revision to the tail lamps, major revisions were made to the front fascia, including an enlarged grille, and reshaped headlamps and front bumper. The interior underwent a revision, including a redesigned dashboard. While not the first hybrid offered by Mercury, the 2010 Milan Hybrid marked the first Mercury hybrid offered as a sedan.
During its production, the Mercury Milan was sold in six different trim levels, dependent on drivetrain configuration selected by the owner. The base trim levels were I4 and V6, with the top trim (in line with the Montego and Mercury SUVs), I4 Premier and V6 Premier; V6 AWD or V6 Premier AWD.
For 2009, a VOGA special-edition option package was introduced, which included model-specific white leather seats and exclusive chrome wheels.
Tests on the 2010 Mercury Milan were conducted by NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). [3]
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Side Drive Rating | |
Side Rear Passenger Rating | |
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Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating | |
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In March 2009, the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid was introduced with the Ford Fusion Hybrid to the US market. [4] The powertrain consists of a 156 hp Atkinson-cycle variant of the Duratec 25 gasoline engine, 106-horsepower AC synchronous electric motor, and an Aisin-produced continuously variable transmission. When driving on electric-only mode (EV mode) the Fusion can achieve 47 mph [5] and up to 2 miles of continuous EV driving. [3] In city driving a full tank of fuel delivers 700 miles (1,126.5 km). [6] [7] [5] [3] [8] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings for the Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion hybrid versions are 41 miles per US gallon (5.7 L/100 km; 49 mpg‑imp) for city and 36 miles per US gallon (6.5 L/100 km; 43 mpg‑imp) for highway. [6] [7]
Ford set a modest sales target of about 25,000 vehicles a year for the Fusion and Milan hybrids. [6] In total, 2,884 Mercury Milan Hybrids were sold.
Calendar Year | American sales |
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2005 [9] | 5,321 |
2006 [10] | 35,853 |
2007 | 37,244 |
2008 [11] | 31,393 |
2009 [12] | 27,403 |
2010 [13] | 28,912 |
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