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2007 Mercury Monterey recalls and problems

The 2007 Mercury Monterey has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2007 Mercury Monterey recalls

Recall 13V-081: Seats

Reported Mar 7, 2013 · 196,667 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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 registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

Risk: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

2007 Mercury Monterey problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine2
Traction Control System1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 115,000 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 Monterey complaints

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

Power Train · at 130,000 miles · reported Oct 7, 2015
Vehicle was in motion, on a highway, in traffic at approximately 65 MPH. Suddenly, it was as if the car was in neutral. I coasted off to the shoulder , tried to shift the car into gear, nothing! No reverse, no forward, 1 or 3. After sitting for about 30 minutes, I attempted to shift again into all gears to no avail. Had to have the vehicle towed.
Engine · at 129,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2015
The contact owns a 2007 mercury monterey. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently went into neutral. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. The VIN was not available.
Air Bags · at 59,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 2015
The contact owns a 2007 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Power Train · at 86,000 miles · reported Jan 12, 2015
While I was driving,the 2007 monterey mini-van suddenly stopped responding to the accelerator. The brakes were still responsive, as was steering. There was absolutely no warning to this abrupt problem, and it was particularly worrisome because there were vehicles following me on the 4-lane road and I was unexpectedly not moving besides coasting to a stop. The vehicle had to be towed. Our mechanic, not a dealer, suspects the torque converter. Of note, the 2004 and 2005 montereys were recalled for torque converter failure because it was a safety issue. The only other years of montereys that were…
Electrical System · at 117,215 miles · reported Dec 3, 2014
On numerous occasions, the engine in this vehicle would stall, cut out, or completely quit running while driving or sitting at a stoplite. On acceleration, the engine would stall or cut out and the transmission would feel like it is slipping. When the engine would stall or quit running, steering and brakes would become inoperable. On many occasions, this would happen in city traffic and on the hiway traveling at hiway speeds. At one instance the engine stalled out completely and would not start. On nov. 6, 2014 is when this vehicle was first taken into the dealer for a maintenance check, which…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Mercury Monterey have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Mercury Monterey: 13V-081 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 115,000 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.