2007 Mercury Montego recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercury Montego has 1 safety recall and 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.

Recalls

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2007 Mercury Montego vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Mercury Montego recalls

Recall 11V-355: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jul 13, 2011 · 2,945 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.

Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

2007 Mercury Montego problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	12
Power Train	9
Electrical System	6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Engine	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Unknown or Other	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer — 1
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Mercury Montego complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 52,000 miles · reported Sep 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was due to an electrical shortage in the taillight because of an accumulation of moisture inside the taillight assembly. The contact was informed that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…

Engine · at 190,000 miles · reported Jul 12, 2019

Reference TSB 11-10-21, the car will surge and try to move forward quickly when at low idle and slowly moving at times when the car is close to another car such as parking in a parking lot. If the driver isn't quick-reacting with the foot already on the brake pedal, the auto could move quickly and contact the nearby auto or structure before the brake is pressed stopping the vehicle from lurching/surging forward. There is a TSB issued, but it should be a safety recall due to the risk of contacting another nearly vehicle or structure. It has steadily grown more frequent over the past year.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 111,500 miles · reported Jul 3, 2019

Multiple instances of my car accelerating while in a lower RPM such as at a stop light, drive thru window and parking lots. Especially increased instances when the air conditioning is running. This also causes the car to die completely in some cases. I have to try to pull over somewhere in order to put the car in park and restart it. This issue with the acceleration is increasing in frequency lately. I can count on it to happen every single time I have the air conditioner running and sometimes when it is not. Problem has occurred hundreds of times. It is very dangerous! If I were slow to react…

Power Train · at 55,000 miles · reported Jan 9, 2019

I got my 2007 mercury montego premier from my mom, who I bought it from. At that time, there was only 52,000 miles on it. At 52,000 miles, whenever the car would be put in drive or reverse, it would lunge forward. Over the years, the problem has gotten worse and worse where now when putting green the car in drive or reverse, the car lunges forward to the point that I have no control of how far it will lunge. It's so bad that I worry that I might hit someone with my car just backing up. Now, at 130,000, the transmission appears to have gotten even worse where it is slipping in 2nd gear. You…

Seat Belts · at 169,000 miles · reported May 16, 2016

The contact owns a 2007 mercury montego. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt hesitated to unlatch intermittently. In addition, after the driver side seat belt was unlatched, it no longer latched into place. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercury Montego have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Mercury Montego: 11V-355 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercury Montego?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (12 reports), followed by power train (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are Mercury recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.