The multilink rear suspension performs like a double-wishbone setup. These sophisticated designs limit lateral forces on springs for increased ride comfort and control to help absorb road imperfections such as potholes.

At all four corners, Mercury Milan is equipped with large disc brakes tuned for precise stops in everyday or emergency situations. Four-wheel power disc brakes are standard. The system includes a four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock brake system with electronic brake force distribution.

The standard four-cylinder engine delivers 160 horsepower and can be paired with a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The Duratec 23 I-4 equipped with an automatic transmission meets Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) status in California. It is the Mercury brand's second PZEV application, along with the Mariner Hybrid.

Equipped with the five-speed manual, the standard Duratec 23 returns 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

For even more power, there's the 221-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6, which is paired with an advanced six-speed automatic transaxle. Mercury Milan was a trailblazer in the use of such a sophisticated automatic in its class. This six-speed automatic delivers impressive performance as well as 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway.


Mercury Milan Safety and Security

For 2007, the safety and security package will be standard on all models shortly after the new model-year launch. The package provides side-impact air bags for the driver and front passenger, side-impact air curtains for first and second rows, and an anti-theft perimeter alarm system.

Additional standard advanced safety technologies include Ford Motor Company's Personal Safety System with dual-deployment front air bags, driver-seat position sensing, crash-severity sensing, energy-absorbing safety belts and load-limiting retractors.

Mercury Milan also meets stringent new side-impact tests. Milan's B-pillars are made by welding two blanks of steel end-to-end, which results in a stronger top of the vehicle and a more flexible bottom. This facilitates energy absorption during a crash below the level of the occupants. The strong steel structure at the torso level and above help prevent intrusion into the passenger compartment.


Mercury Milan Major Features and Options

Milan includes: 160-hp Duratec 23 I-4 engine with five-speed manual transmission; satin-aluminum grille; quad halogen headlamps; LED taillamps; integrated key fob transmitter for remote power locking and unlocking; heated power exterior mirrors; 16-inch steel wheels with deluxe seven-spoke wheel covers and P205/60R 16 tires; speed-sensitive windshield wipers; air conditioning; rear-seat armrest with dual cup holders; six-speaker AM/FM audio system with MP3-capable, single-disc CD player; auxiliary audio input jack (late availability); center and overhead consoles; dash-top storage compartment; solar-tinted glass; dual 12-volt power points; six-way power driver seat with manual lumbar; four-way manual front-passenger seat; rear 60/40-split, spring-assisted, fold-down bench seat; variable-assist power steering; tilt and telescopic steering wheel with speed control and secondary audio controls; dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors; power locks; power windows with one-touch-down driver's side window; Beltminder; rear-door child safety locks; Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system; emergency trunk release; illuminated entry; SecuriLock passive anti-theft system; Personal Safety System; safety and security package; and fold-down passenger seat (late availability).

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