| 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) |
| Designer | Darrell Behmer, Mercury Chief Designer[2] |
| 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 a four-door, five passenger, front- and all-wheel drivemid-size sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed by itsMercury division over a single generation for model years 2006-2011, using Ford'sCD3 platform.
As arebadged variant of thefirst-generation Ford Fusion andLincoln MKZ/Zephyr, the Milan received an extensive mid-cycle refresh (i.e., facelift) for model year 2010 — under Chief Designer Darrell Behmer[3] and Design DirectorPeter Horbury.
Manufactured alongside theFord Fusion andLincoln MKZ/Zephyr atHermosillo Assembly inMexico, it served as the entry-level and smallest Mercury, succeeding the 1990sMercury Mystique and replacing theSable. It 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, in 2008 the Milan became Mercury's best-selling model. Coinciding with Ford's retirement of Mercury, sales of the Milan ended after a shortened 2011 model year; the final vehicle was manufactured on December 17, 2010.[4]
The nameplateMilan derived fromsecond-largest Italian city, Milan, often associated with fashion and design. Chief Designer, Darrell Behmer, said the "name 'Milan' connotes visions of a modern, fashionable European city, fitting the car's design theme and target customer like a fine Italian suit."[5]
Mercury marketed the Milan in base and Premium trims. Base models were equipped with 16" alloy wheels; cloth bucket seats with 6-way power driver with manual lumbar, seatback map pockets; spring-assisted 60/40 split rear bench seat w/center armrest; two cupholders, two-tired front center console with two-tired storage; tilt/telescopic steering wheel with speed control and secondary audio controls; instrument cluster with message center, tachometer, turn signal outage, low oil pressure, fuel cap, door/decklid/hood ajar; delayed accessory power shut-off; power windows with driver one-touch down, lockout switch and accessory delay; power door locks; remote keyless entry; remote trunk release; speed control with steering wheel mounted controls; passive anti-theft system; single zone air conditioning; rear window defroster; AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and 6 speakers; in-glass antenna; auxiliary power outlet; analog clock; front door storage pockets; overhead console with sunglass holder, front dome lamp with maplights; rear dome lamp & maplights; two front and two rear assist handles; grocery bag hooks; illuminated entry and illuminated visor vanity mirrors.
The Premier trim level included a six-disc CD changer with MP3 and six speakers, leather seating surfaces, anti-lock brakes, and 17-inch machined aluminum wheels. An optional "Comfort Package" includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel with secondary audio, speed and climate controls, automatic electronic climate control, auto headlamps, fog lamps, puddle lamps, and an auto dimming interior rearview mirror with compass. Other options available on the Premier trim included traction assist, heated seats, power moonroof, the Audiophile AM/FM CDx6/MP3 player with eight speakers, and mahogany applique interior trim.
All models included LED tail lamps and split fold down rear seats, operated from twin trunk-mounted controls accessible from a standing position — as well as a folding front-passenger seat, enabling the transport of items up to 9' in length.
Beginning with model year 2010, the Milan (along with badge-engineered variants, the Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKZ — and their hybrid variants) used an acoustic glass for the front windscreen and rear lite. Marketed asCarlite SoundScreen, the glass used a sheet of acoustic vinyl between two layers of glass to reduce noise levels by as much as 6 dB at certain frequencies and 2 to 3 dB overall, enabling more intelligible in-car conversation. Thepolyvinyl butyral (PVB) layer could save up to seven pounds per vehicle,[6] and helped cut the vibration noise stemming from the vehicle's engine compartment.[7]
The base and Premier trims offered the 160 horsepower 2.3- liter Duratec 23 PZEV I-4 with five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic transmission — or the 221 horsepower 3.0-liter Duratec 30 V-6 engine with advanced six-speed automatic transmission.
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.
The 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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The Milan was marketed in six different trim levels, dependent on drivetrain configuration. The base trim levels wereI4 andV6; top trim wereI4 Premier andV6 Premier;V6 AWD orV6 Premier AWD.
For 2009, Mercury introduced an optionalVOGA special-edition appearance package, its name coined in-house at Ford, with bespoke white leather seats embroidered with the VOGA typeface, exterior badging, floor mats, faux carbon interior appliques and 17" 8-spoke chrome wheels.
Tests on the 2010 Milan were conducted by NCAP (New Car Assessment Program).[8]
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In March 2009, the 2010Mercury Milan Hybrid was introduced with the Ford Fusion Hybrid to the US market.[9] 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[10] and up to 2 miles of continuous EV driving.[8] In city driving a full tank of fuel delivers 700 miles (1,126.5 km).[11][12][10][8][13]U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings for the Milan and 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.[11][12]
Ford set a modest sales target of about 25,000 vehicles a year for the Fusion and Milan hybrids.[11] 2,884 Milan Hybrids were sold.
| Calendar Year | American sales |
|---|---|
| 2005[14] | 5,321 |
| 2006[15] | 35,853 |
| 2007 | 37,244 |
| 2008[16] | 31,393 |
| 2009[17] | 27,403 |
| 2010[18] | 28,912 |
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