| Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|
 2006 Mercury Milan Premier | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercury (Ford Motor Company) |
| Production | August 1, 2005[1]–December 17, 2010 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Assembly | Mexico:Hermosillo, Sonora (Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| 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-speedMazdaG5Mmanual 6-speedMazda G6M manual 5-speedMazda FNR5automatic 6-speedAisinTF-80 automatic 6-speed Ford 6F35 automatic AisinCVT |
| 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 Sable (mid-size) |
TheMercury Milan is amid-size car manufactured by Ford and marketed by itsMercury division for model years 2006-2011. Taking its name from thesecond-largest Italian city, the Milan was a divisional counterpart andrebadged variant of thefirst-generation Ford Fusion andLincoln MKZ/Zephyr. Serving as an entry-level model line for the brand, the Milan replaced theMercury Sable; as the smallest Mercury, it also served as the successor for the 1990sMercury Mystique. Produced in a single generation as a four-door sedan, the Milan was marketed in the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Mexico, and the Middle East.
Introduced at the2005 Chicago Auto Show, the Milan became the best-selling Mercury line in 2008. Coinciding with the 2010 retirement of the Mercury brand by Ford, sales of the Milan ended after a shortened 2011 model year; the final vehicle was manufactured on December 17, 2010.[2]
Ford manufactured the Milan alongside theFord Fusion andLincoln MKZ/Zephyr at itsHermosillo Stamping & Assembly facility (Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico).
As the entry-level Mercury sedan, the Milan was marketed below the full-sizedMercury Montego andMercury Grand Marquis. The mid-size Milan was introduced a model year after the full-size Montego as part of a model line renewal, with both sedans replacing the Sable outright and the Montego eventually serving as the successor of the Grand Marquis (its Ford Crown Victoria counterpart was moved entirely to fleet sales).
The Milan was the smallest Mercury sedan, serving as the divisional counterpart of the Ford Fusion and theLincoln MKZ (the Lincoln Zephyr for 2006 only).
The Milan used theFord CD3 platform; a variant of theMazda GG platform shared with the first-generation Ford Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ,Ford Edge andLincoln MKX. Using a steel unibody, the CD3 platform is equipped with front-wheel drive. In 2007, all-wheel drive became optional on V6-equipped models. In front, the chassis uses ashort-long arm (SLA)double wishbone front suspension and an independent multi-link twist blade rear suspension with front and rearstabilizer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 LDuratecI4 | 2006–2009 | 160 hp (119 kW) @ 6250 rpm | 156 lb⋅ft (212 N⋅m) @ 4250 rpm | 5-speedG5Mmanual | 20 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg‑imp) 29 mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg‑imp) |
| 5-speedFNR5automatic | 20 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg‑imp) 28 mpg‑US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg‑imp) | ||||
| 2.5 LDuratec I4 | 2010–2011 | 175 hp (130 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 172 lb⋅ft (233 N⋅m) @ 4500 rpm | 6-speedG6M manual | 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg‑imp) 31 mpg‑US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑imp) |
| 6-speed6F35 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 LDuratec I4Atkinson cycle (Hybrid) | 2010–2011 | 156 hp (116 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 136 lb⋅ft (184 N⋅m) @ 2250 rpm | AisinCVT | 41 mpg‑US (5.7 L/100 km; 49 mpg‑imp) 36 mpg‑US (6.5 L/100 km; 43 mpg‑imp) |
| 3.0 LDuratecV6 FWD | 2006–2009 | 221 hp (165 kW) @ 6250 rpm | 205 lb⋅ft (278 N⋅m) @ 4800 rpm | 6-speedTF-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 LDuratec 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 LDuratec V6 FWD | 2010–2011 | 240 hp (179 kW) @ 6550 rpm (165 kW) | 223 lb⋅ft (302 N⋅m) @ 4300 rpm | 6-speed6F35 automatic | 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg‑imp) 27 mpg‑US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg‑imp) |
| 3.0 LDuratec V6 AWD | 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg‑imp) 25 mpg‑US (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg‑imp) |
As a rebadged variant of the Ford Fusion, the Milan featured its own front and rear fascias, along with a waterfall-style grille recalling the Monterey and Montego — as well as projector headlamps, LED taillamps (extending into the trunklid), a bumper-mounted license plate and faux matte-silver or imitation wood trim
2007 changes includedMILAN badging to the front doors and revised interior panels providing improved side-impact protection along with an improvement in safety ratings from theInsurance Institute for Highway Safety. As a running change, a DVD-based navigation system became optional along with a console-mountedMP3 auxiliary jack.
Presented at the2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Milan received mid-cycle revisions for the 2010 model year alongside the Fusion and MKZ, including a revised tail lamps and an enlarged grille, reshaped headlamps and revised front fascia. The interior received a revised instrument panel. While not the first hybrid offered by Mercury, the 2010 Milan Hybrid marked the first Mercury hybrid offered as a sedan.
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During its production, the Mercury Milan was marketed in six different trim levels, dependent on drivetrain configuration selected by the owner. The base trim levels wereI4 andV6; top trim wereI4 Premier andV6 Premier;V6 AWD orV6 Premier AWD.
For 2009, a VOGA special-edition option package was introduced with specific white leather seats and chrome wheels.
Tests on the 2010 Mercury Milan were conducted by NCAP (New Car Assessment Program).[3]
| Test's | Rating |
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| Side Rear Passenger Rating | |
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In March 2009, the 2010Mercury Milan Hybrid was introduced with the Ford Fusion Hybrid to the US market.[4] The powertrain consists of a 156 hpAtkinson-cycle variant of the Duratec 25 gasoline engine, 106-horsepower AC synchronous electric motor, and an Aisin-producedcontinuously 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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