Mercury Montego recalls and problems
3 recalls and 259 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
3
Complaints
259
Crashes reported
16
Fires reported
3
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Mercury Montego by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Montego | 1 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Montego | 0 | 85 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Montego | 2 | 135 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Montego | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Mercury Montego problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 87 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | |
| Electrical System | 42 | |
| Engine | 30 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | |
| Structure | 16 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | |
| Air Bags | 9 |
All Mercury Montego recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-355 | Jul 13, 2011 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. |
| 06V-383 | Oct 5, 2006 | 2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota… |
| 05V-515 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (All wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercury Montego?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Mercury Montego has the most reports (135). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercury Montego have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering Mercury Montego model years 2005, 2007.
What are the most common Mercury Montego problems?
Owners report power train, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems most often.