Mercury Monterey recalls and problems
5 recalls and 453 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
453
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
6
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Mercury Monterey by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monterey | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Monterey | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Monterey | 3 | 119 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Monterey | 4 | 283 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Mercury Monterey problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 350 | |
| Structure | 28 | |
| Electrical System | 21 | |
| Seats | 20 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | |
| Engine | 15 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
All Mercury Monterey recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V-081 | Mar 7, 2013 | 2004–2007 | Seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently… |
| 12V-006 | Jan 9, 2012 | 2004–2005 | Power Train | Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. |
| 06V-069 | Mar 9, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Structure | On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open. |
| 04V-446 | Sep 13, 2004 | 2004 | Wheels | Certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. |
| 03V-457 | Nov 6, 2003 | 2004 | Steering | On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercury Monterey?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Mercury Monterey has the most reports (283). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercury Monterey have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Mercury Monterey model years 2004–2007.
What are the most common Mercury Monterey problems?
Owners report power train, structure, electrical system problems most often.