The Mercury Milan is a mid-size car manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Mercury division of Ford Motor Company — as a rebadged variant of the Ford Fusion. Named after Milan, Italy, Mercury marketed the Milan for model years 2006-2011 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.
| 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-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 Sable (mid-size) |
Presented 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 Mercury's 2010 discontinuation, Milan sales ended after a shortened 2011 model year; the final vehicle was manufactured on December 17, 2010.[2] The Milan was marketed 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.
Model overview
editAs the entry-level Mercury sedan, the Milan was marketed below the full-sized Mercury Montego and Mercury Grand Marquis. As a rebadged counterpart to the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ (introduced as the Lincoln Zephyr), Mercury marketed the Milan as the smaller of two sedans replacing the Sable, along with the larger Montego.
Chassis
editThe Milan used the Ford CD3 platform; a variant of the Mazda GG platform shared with the first-generation Ford Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ, Ford Edge and Lincoln 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 a short-long arm (SLA) double wishbone front suspension and an independent multi-link twist blade rear suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars.
Powertrain
editDuring 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 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) |
Body
editAs 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 included MILAN badging to the front doors and revised interior panels providing improved side-impact protection along with an improvement in safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. As a running change, a DVD-based navigation system became optional along with a console-mounted MP3 auxiliary jack.
Presented at the 2008 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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Trim
editDuring its production, the Mercury Milan was marketed in six different trim levels, dependent on drivetrain configuration selected by the owner. The base trim levels were I4 and V6; top trim were I4 Premier and V6 Premier; V6 AWD or V6 Premier AWD.
For 2009, a VOGA special-edition option package was introduced with specific white leather seats and chrome wheels.
Safety
editTests on the 2010 Mercury Milan were conducted by NCAP (New Car Assessment Program).[3]
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Mercury Milan Hybrid
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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.
Sales
edit| 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 |
Awards
edit- In November 2006 Consumer Reports ranked the Milan among the most reliable family cars available in the U.S.[14]
- Mercury Milan won Auto Pacific's 2006 Vehicle Satisfaction Award for midsize cars.[citation needed]
- First six speed automatic transmission in the medium car class.
- 2007 Consumer Guide Recommended Mid-size Car
- 2007 J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Winner, Midsize Car Category[15]
- 2007 Second Quarter U.S. Global Quality Research System study, 2nd place[16]
- 2008 & 2009 lowest TGW ("things gone wrong") in midsize car category (analysis by RDA Group)[17]
References
edit- ^ Binder, Alan K, ed. (2006). Ward's Automotive Yearbook 2006. Ward's Communications, Inc. p. 102.
- ^ "El Financiero". Archived from the original on 2012-03-11. Retrieved 2010-11-19. El Financiero (November 18, 2010)
- ^ a b c "Ford Fusion Hybrid". Hybrid Cars. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- ^ "US Hybrid Sales in March 2009 Down 44% Year-on-Year; Monthly New Vehicle Market Share of 2.5%". Green Car Congress. 2009-04-03. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- ^ a b "2010 Ford Fusion" (PDF). Ford Motor Company. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-04-19. Retrieved 2009-06-06. See specs for the hybrid model
- ^ a b c Bill Vlasic (2008-12-30). "Ford Hybrid Emphasizes High Mileage". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- ^ a b Ted West. "2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sdn S FWD". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- ^ "Fusion Especifications". Ford Motor Company. Archived from the original on 2009-07-12. Retrieved 2009-06-06. See boxes "Gas Engine Specifications (Hybrid Model)" and "Electric Motor Specifications (Hybrid Model)"
- ^ "Ford Achieves First Car Sales Increase Since 1999". Theautochannel.com. 2004-11-17. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
- ^ "Ford Motor Company 2007 sales". January 3, 2008. Archived from the original on February 12, 2009.
- ^ "F-Series drives ford to higher market share for third consecutive month" (PDF). Ford Motor Company. January 5, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 6, 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-14.
- ^ "FORD CAPS 2009 WITH 33 PERCENT SALES INCREASE, FIRST FULL-YEAR MARKET SHARE GAIN SINCE 1995 | Ford Motor Company Newsroom". Media.ford.com. 2010-01-05. Archived from the original on 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Most reliable cars". CNN.com Autos. Cable News Network. November 10, 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
- ^ "Ford Motor Company Captures Most Awards in 2007 Initial Quality Study". J.D. Power and Associates. June 6, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 17, 2012. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
- ^ "Ford vehicles continue driving quality gains". Media-Ford.com. July 19, 2007. Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
- ^ "New study shows Ford's quality continues to climb". Media.Ford.com. April 7, 2008. Archived from the original on June 6, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
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