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2008 Mercury Milan Safety Review

June 14, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

One glaring omission is stability control, which isn't available on any Milan
Edmunds

Five stars, frontal crash; five stars, side driver impact; four stars, side rear impact
NHTSA

Good, frontal offset and side impact tests
IIHS

When it comes to the family-oriented mid-size sedan segment, safety is especially important, and the 2008 Mercury Milan doesn't disappoint here.

In independent crash testing, the 2008 Mercury Milan performs very well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Milan Mercury five out of five stars for most of its tests, and four out of five for side rear impact collisions. Seconding these outstanding crash test ratings is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which gives the Mercury Milan its highest rating, Good, for both frontal offset and side impact tests.

Solid crash test ratings are not the only thing consumers look for when it comes to occupant safety, and the 2008 Mercury Milan accordingly offers a variety of safety features. Cars.com lists the standard safety features as including "side-impact and side curtain airbags," along with standard "antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution." Kelley Blue Book adds that "an active perimeter alarm" that alerts the driver to obstacles around the car during parking and reversing is optional on the Milan. Mercury’s “glaring omission,” Edmunds says, is the lack of "stability control, which isn't available on any Milan" despite the fact that nearly all of the Milan's competitors offer some sort of stability system.

In terms of safe daily driving, ConsumerGuide writes that "the high seating position contributes to fine outward visibility" on the Mercury Milan, an attribute that will certainly aid in merging and highway situations.

Conclusion

Solid crash test ratings, a respectable list of safety features, and great visibility all combine to make the 2008 Mercury Milan a fine safety pick, but stability control is off the menu.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:One glaring omission is stability control, which isn't available on any MilanEdmundsFive stars, frontal crash; five stars, side driver impact; four stars, side rear impactNHTSAGood, frontal offset and side impact testsIIHS When it comes to the family-oriented mid-size sedan segment, safety is especially important, and the 2008 Mercury Milan doesn't disappoint here. In independent crash testing, the 2008 Mercury Milan performs very well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Milan Mercury five out of five stars for most of its tests, and four out of five for side rear impact collisions. Seconding these outstanding crash test ratings is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which gives the Mercury Milan its highest rating, Good, for both frontal offset and side impact tests. Solid crash test ratings are not the only thing consumers look for when it comes to occupant safety, and the 2008 Mercury Milan accordingly offers a variety of safety features. Cars.com lists the standard safety features as including "side-impact and side curtain airbags," along with standard "antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution." Kelley Blue Book adds that "an active perimeter alarm" that alerts the driver to obstacles around the car during parking and reversing is optional on the Milan. Mercury’s “glaring omission,” Edmunds says, is the lack of "stability control, which isn't available on any Milan" despite the fact that nearly all of the Milan's competitors offer some sort of stability system. In terms of safe daily driving, ConsumerGuide writes that "the high seating position contributes to fine outward visibility" on the Mercury Milan, an attribute that will certainly aid in merging and highway situations. ConclusionSolid crash test ratings, a respectable list of safety features, and great visibility all combine to make the 2008 Mercury Milan a fine safety pick, but stability control is off the menu.  2008 MERCURY MILAN STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "Upscale styling both inside and out" Cars.com: "Leather upholstery is complemented by Satin Metallic or Wales Mahogany wood trim" Mother Proof: "Lacks some definition and character" The 2008 Mercury Milan features ...

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By DAVID SASSO #1, Posted: 8/18/2008

    cad manager

    I have a 2006 Milan premier and I love it. Not one problem in two years and 29,000 miles. I get 22 mpg in town and 29 on the highway. Very comfortable and beautiful car

  2. By Daniel Friel #2, Posted: 12/12/2008

    IF I'm killed !!!!

    I want to tell or hear from anyone who has had a problem with their 2008 Mercury Milan when they accellerated and were not able to stop the vehicle from slowing down.My wife,neice and I were out shopping at a busy mall with a lot of traffic in the area.We were at a stop,she floored the pedal to get out on to the highway in which direction we needed to go.As she reached about 50mph she let off the accellerator and the car would not slow down,she screamed at me that when she was apply the brakes, they were just real hard and would not work.By this time the car was now at 80mph and climbing.The car was wining real bad,and sounded like it couldn't shift into another gear. I finally looked at the up and coming traffic and was about to shift to neutral, the whole time my wife was pressing as hard as she could on the brakes. The car finally slowed down to about 50mph and then shifted into another gear and started acting normal. I've taking the car back to the dealer, which has had it for a week now, and they say that can't find nothing wrong. Can anybody please tell me what to do now,or I will be dead and you can read about me in the newspaper.

  3. By Chester #3, Posted: 1/10/2009

    In response to Daniel

    Daniel, what you're describing sounds like what happens when the floormats get moved around as you drive and cover your pedals. A similar thing happened to me when I was merging on the highway and it suddenly felt like the gas pedal wouldn't budge at all-I was stuck there about to crash and thinking it was my transmission! Does your car have floormats? Seriously, check them or just take them out for good!

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