Ford Fusion vs Mercury Milan
The Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan are rated the same on fuel economy: 27 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Mercury Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 7,032 | 1,434 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 174 and 16 | 55 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 67,000 miles | 56,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 27 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 34 | 23 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,500 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 7,032 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 1,434 for the Mercury Milan. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Ford Fusion, 11 for the Mercury Milan.