Recall 10V222 affects 19 2010 Mercury Milan, Escape, and Fusion vehicles for an automatic-transmission park pin defect. Repair is free at any franchised Mercury dealer.
Mercury recall 10V222 covers 19 2010 Milan, Escape, and Fusion vehicles with a park rod guide retention pin that was not properly installed. If the park pawl is not engaged and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle can move unexpectedly and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The automatic transmission in the 2010 Mercury Milan, Escape, and Fusion uses a park rod to hold the vehicle in Park. When the shifter is placed in Park, the rod helps engage the transmission's parking mechanism so the vehicle stays where the driver left it. A small retention pin keeps the park rod guide in the correct position.
On these vehicles, that retention pin was not properly installed. If the pin is out of position, the park rod guide does not hold the parking mechanism as designed. The shifter can appear to be in Park while the transmission is not fully secured, defeating the rollaway prevention function required for the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. Before leaving the vehicle, set the parking brake firmly and keep your foot on the brake until you confirm the vehicle is secure.
Who's affected?
Covers three 2010 model lines using the same automatic transmission.
| 2010 Mercury Milan | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Escape | automatic transmission |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 19 |
Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An affected vehicle parked without the park pawl engaged and without the parking brake applied can roll unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Set the parking brake whenever you park and schedule recall service with the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Mercury dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Mercury Milan, Escape, or Fusion is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercury dealer to ask whether the free repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the park-rod-guide retention-pin repair that fixes the rollaway risk when the park pawl and parking brake are not engaged.
- Bring the recall notice if Mercury has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V222 when you call.
- Apply the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercury technician addresses the park rod guide retention pin, the part tied to the rollaway prevention requirement in campaign 10V222. The filing does not name a more specific service step beyond dealer repair, so the service desk should confirm the exact inspection or adjustment before work starts. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 24, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V222?
Recall 10V222 covers 19 2010 Mercury Milan, Escape, and Fusion vehicles with a park rod guide retention pin that was not properly installed. The defect can keep the park pawl from engaging, allowing the parked vehicle to move and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2010 Mercury Milan, Escape, or Fusion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V222. If it is, contact a franchised Mercury dealer to schedule the free repair. Reference recall number 10V222 when you call, and set the parking brake whenever you park until the repair is complete.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mercury dealers repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 28, 2010, so owners can call Mercury customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for dealer help.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintended vehicle movement after parking. If the park pawl does not engage and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle can roll and increase crash risk. Use the parking brake every time you park, then confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner, so a used 2010 Mercury Milan, Escape, or Fusion can still qualify. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion, then reference recall number 10V222 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V222000 |
|---|---|
| Mercury customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V222 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V222000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →