2005 MERCURY MONTEGO

2 recalls, 190 complaints - 68 TSBs

06V383000 Oct 5, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA,... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT LATCHES; SEAL A DRAIN HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW TRIM MOLDING ON THE FREESTYLE REAR SIDE DOORS; AND APPLY GREASE TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SIDE-DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673... Read more
139,537 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
05V515000 Nov 9, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
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 (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
123,206 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

190 total complaints 12 crashes 3 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL24
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23
ENGINE10
STRUCTURE:BODY8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
Driving at highway speeds 60 mph. The upper grille (as GMC calls it) came off of the truck, hit my windshield and the car behind me also hit it. This is a known GM problem and they are not issuing a recall on this. We are lucky the car behind me didn't suffer any damage nor swerve to miss the fl... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Mar 18, 2021
Incident date: Jan 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR REMAINED OPEN WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF THE NORMAL FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL DUE TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AJAR MESSAGE OVERLAYING ALL OTHER SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ON... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Nov 28, 2020
I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WOULD ILLUMINATE AND DROP TO ZERO AND THE SEAT BELT INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND CHIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Nov 28, 2020
I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WOULD ILLUMINATE AND DROP TO ZERO AND THE SEAT BELT INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND CHIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Nov 28, 2020
I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WOULD ILLUMINATE AND DROP TO ZERO AND THE SEAT BELT INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND CHIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 20, 2020
Incident date: Aug 20, 2020
WHEN LOWERING THE ORIGINAL CAR'S MANUAL SCISSOR JACK IT GAVE OUT HALF WAY DOWN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO MY DRIVEWAY SUDDENLY. THE THREADING ON THE POWER SCREW SEEM FINE BUT THE PIN THAT IT FEEDS THROUGH ON THE OTHER END LOOKS MANGLED (SEE PICTURES). WHEN THE JACK DROPPED IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 7, 2020
Incident date: Aug 6, 2020
ENGINE SAFE MODE
POWER TRAIN Jan 6, 2020
Incident date: Jun 10, 2019
THE LINKAGE THAT CONTROLS THE GEAR SHIFT ALLOWED THE CAR TO ROLL WHILE THE CAR WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN IN PARK. MOREOVER. THE CAR WAS IN PARK BUT WOULDN'T START. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK PUT THE CAR ON THE FLAT BED, THE CAR TRIED TO ROLL OFF EVEN THOUGH THE CAR SHIFT LEVEL WAS IN PARK. THE CAR WAS IN PA... Read more
WHEELS Feb 15, 2019
Incident date: Feb 11, 2019
I PURCHASED BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA 225 55 R18 AND ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AFTER I'VE HAD THEM HAD BUBBLE SHOW IN FRONT TIRE TOOK IT BACK TO FIRESTONE THEY REPLACED IT AFTER REPLACING IT NOW IT'S BEEN A MONTH I HAVE ANOTHER BUBBLE IN THE SAME TIRE THAT THEY JUST REPLACED AND THEY ARE THE BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA EP4... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THE LATCHING MECHANISM DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 31, 2018
Incident date: Aug 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE RPMS ERRONEOUSLY INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SU... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Aug 31, 2018
Incident date: Aug 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE RPMS ERRONEOUSLY INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SU... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 12, 2018
Incident date: Mar 12, 2018
THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 12, 2018
Incident date: Mar 12, 2018
THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 12, 2018
Incident date: Mar 12, 2018
THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 18, 2018
Incident date: Jan 17, 2018
LATCHES/LOCKS RECALL RECALL #06V383000 FORD REFERENCE #06S45 THE LATCH ON MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR KEEPS FREEZING, KEEPING THE DOOR FROM STAYING CLOSED. IT HAS ALREADY BOUNCED OPEN ONCE WHILE I WAS IN MOTION ON NY STATE ROUTE 434. I ALSO HAVE SPENT A GREAT AMOUNT OF TIME TRYING TO SHUT MY DOOR FOR T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 22, 2017
Incident date: Oct 12, 2016
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE 65 OR ABOVE. AND WILL NOT STOP UNLESS BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE.
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 13, 2017
Incident date: Mar 13, 2017
MY SIDE DOOR LATCHES FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED, AND COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THIS WAS A WELL KNOW SAFETY ISSUE BY FORD. MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT SHOW UP IN THE RECALL DATA BASE SO THE REPAIR COST IS BEING PUSHED TO M... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 28, 2017
Incident date: Nov 28, 2016
FRONT DOOR LATCH FREEZES OPEN ALL THE TIME IN COLD WEATHER. I'M AFRAID IT OPENS WHILE DRIVING
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 18, 2016
Incident date: Dec 18, 2016
IN FREEZING WEATHER, DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT LATCH AND THE DOOR REMAINS OPEN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS LEFT OUTSIDE AND IS NOT "FIXED" UNTIL THE DOOR MECHANISMS WARM UP FROM BEING IN THE SUN. DUE TO THIS ISSUE WE ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE DOORS LATCH AGAIN. I'VE BEEN TOLD MY C... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 15, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
WITH ONLY 70,000 ON THE TRANSMISSION IT BEGAN TO HESITATE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND BUCK WHEN I WOULD COME TO A STOP. THIS BECAME HAZARDOUS WHEN I WAS TRYING TO COME OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY STREET AND THE FORWARD PROPULSION WOULD HESITATE CLOSING THE SAFE GAP BETWEEN ONCOMING CARS AND MYS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 11, 2016
Incident date: May 15, 2016
ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO ALL THE DASH INDICATORS TURNED ON. THEY WENT OUT FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS IN THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS. IT WOULD BE A $700.00 PLUS COST TO FIX IT. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM I WOULD THINK THERE WOULD BE A RECALL ON SUCH A SITUATION. I HAVE TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 12, 2016
Incident date: Aug 8, 2016
WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES MY CAR HAD A WHINING NOISE AND ACCELERATED NOT RESPONDING TO MY EFFORTS TO STOP.I AVOIDED THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND ALSO TO THE RIGHT OF ME BY MOVING TO THE TURNING LANE TO STOP MYSELF FROM HITTING ANYONE ELSE. HOWEVER TO POSSIBLY AVOID ANOTHER ACCIDENT, I CROSSED OVER TO... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: Jun 21, 2016
CAR RUNS GREAT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THEN I GET A SURGE IN THE ENGINE, DASH CLUSTER GOES DEAD, CAR JERKS AND I LOSE POWER RANDOMLY. EVERYTHING COMES BACK ON BUT WILL GO OUT MULTIPLE TIMES GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME. I HAVE LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION ONCE, NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. REPLACED THE DASH CLUSTER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: Jun 21, 2016
CAR RUNS GREAT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THEN I GET A SURGE IN THE ENGINE, DASH CLUSTER GOES DEAD, CAR JERKS AND I LOSE POWER RANDOMLY. EVERYTHING COMES BACK ON BUT WILL GO OUT MULTIPLE TIMES GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME. I HAVE LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION ONCE, NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. REPLACED THE DASH CLUSTER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK TRANSMISSION, AND FAILED SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUSH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VE... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK TRANSMISSION, AND FAILED SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUSH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VE... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 26, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
MY CAR DIES ALL THE TIME. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. IT ALSO HAS A PICTURE OF A WRENCH AND WHEN THE CAR DIES IT SAYS FAIL SAFE MODE. IT ONLY DIES WHILE DRIVING. IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT SPEED EITHER.
STEERING Apr 16, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2014
MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 16, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2014
MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 16, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2014
MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T... Read more
ENGINE Apr 5, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AROUND A CORNER, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 5, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
RECALL #06V383000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES "AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH PAWL MAY NOT RETURN TO THE LATCH POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING." IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, YET THE ISSUE IS STILL PRESENT. LAST NIGHT, REAR DOOR WAS FROZEN SHUT DU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 5, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AROUND A CORNER, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 12, 2016
Incident date: Dec 27, 2015
DASH BOARD GAUGES AND CONTROLS. WHEN DRIVING OUR 2005 MONTEGO ALL OF THE DASH INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES WILL GO OUT, AND YOU LOOSE SOME POWER, THE REAR LIGHTS GO ON. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY MOMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ON THE INTERSTATE, SLOW SPEEDS. TO REPLACE IS QUITE EXPENSIVE, BUT IN DOIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 19, 2015
Incident date: Dec 18, 2015
STARTED 2005 MONTEGO TO PICK UP FIANC FROM WORK, GOT BACK INSIDE AFTER BRUSHING SNOW OFF THE CAR AND I PRESSED THE THROTTLE TO DROP THE IDLE SPEED, ALL OF THE GAUGES ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLACK (TACH,SPEED,FUEL,WATER TEMP,AC/HEATER), MY REVERSE LIGHTS CAME ON, MY STEREO HAD REALLY LOUD STATIC ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2015
PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2015
PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 8, 2015
PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 7, 2015
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
WHEN BRAKING IT JERKS AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REEVES TO 5000+ RPM. AFTER BRAKING AND SLOWING IT AGAIN SHIFTS BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR INCREASING SPEED. NO DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM. HAVING TO SLOW SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 7, 2015
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
WHEN BRAKING IT JERKS AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REEVES TO 5000+ RPM. AFTER BRAKING AND SLOWING IT AGAIN SHIFTS BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR INCREASING SPEED. NO DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM. HAVING TO SLOW SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 8, 2015
Incident date: Jun 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS IN FLAMES AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WA... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 8, 2015
Incident date: Jun 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS IN FLAMES AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WA... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 7, 2015
Incident date: Jun 13, 2013
TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 7, 2015
Incident date: Jun 13, 2013
TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jun 7, 2015
Incident date: Jun 13, 2013
TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 4, 2015
Incident date: May 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
POWER TRAIN Apr 27, 2015
Incident date: Nov 18, 2013
I JUST PULLED MY CAR OFF THE LOT NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES LATER THERE WAS JERKING THEN MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THE WORST BEING ON A ONE WAY AND MY NIECES NO MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD IN THE CAR MY CAR MADE A KIND OF A LOUD HUMMING NOISE,JERKED... Read more
ENGINE Apr 27, 2015
Incident date: Nov 18, 2013
I JUST PULLED MY CAR OFF THE LOT NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES LATER THERE WAS JERKING THEN MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THE WORST BEING ON A ONE WAY AND MY NIECES NO MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD IN THE CAR MY CAR MADE A KIND OF A LOUD HUMMING NOISE,JERKED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 5, 2015
Incident date: Jan 5, 2015
FORD HAS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE- 06S45 WHICH ARE THE EXACT SYMPTOMS I AM CURRENTLY HAVING. THE DRIVER, PASSENGER OR BOTH DOORS WILL NOT LATCH/LOCK WHEN IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THIS IS A DIRECT SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE DOOR CAN STAY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE LOCK HAS TO BE WARMED UP AND THEN ... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO

68 manufacturer communications from 50 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR3
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY3
020000 SUSPENSION3
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
CSP-12N03 Nov 29, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY
08-4-11 Mar 1, 2008
034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). *NJ
0710 Nov 28, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. *NJ UPDATED
19722 Apr 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB
19312 Aug 1, 2006
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB
19312 Aug 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB
0614 Jan 1, 2006
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION - COLD ONLY. *TT
06114 Jan 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT
0662 Jan 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON - REVERSE LIGHTS ON - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/17/2006. *TT
06411 Jan 1, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT
19005 Jan 1, 2006
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
GRUNT OR SQUEAK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DURING FULL LOCK TURNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
041601 Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05222 Nov 14, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
NOISE FROM FRONT WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TT
05175 Oct 7, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEEDS - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/2/2005. *TT
05197 Oct 3, 2005
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID HARD TO CLOSE. *TT
05L25 Sep 2, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 05L25 - OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR; TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR; TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TOT) SENSOR WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS TABLE. *TT
18730 Jul 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES WITH A CVT TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE TRANSAXLE OIL PAN AREA. *TT
0532 Jun 7, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM - VEHICLES BUILT 7/12/2004 THROUGH 9/21/2004. *TT
05419 Apr 1, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT
0551 Mar 21, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FLICKER WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005. *TT
04262 Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
0547 Mar 7, 2005
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THUMPING NOISE OR ROUGHNESS FROM REAR BRAKES. *TT
18504 Mar 1, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INCORRECT COMPASS INFORMATION IN OWNERS GUIDE AND WORK SHOP MANUAL. *EH
18479 Mar 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH
0531 Feb 21, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
18399 Feb 1, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MEMORY SEAT, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND MIRRORS OPERATION CONCERNS. *TT
18432 Feb 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LIFE XX% MESSAGE INTHE ODOMETER MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE REACHING 5000 MILES. *EH
18417 Feb 1, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN COLD. *TT
18412 Feb 1, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS AND PEDALS OPERATION. *TT
0516 Jan 24, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH OR ERRATIC UPSHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS - WRENCH LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2544 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/7/2005 AND EQUIPPED WITH THE (AWF21) 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE. *TT
18378 Jan 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *TT
05245 Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH/ERRATIC/SLOW DOWNSHIFTS OR TIP-IN HESITATION -- 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE -- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/17/2005. *TT
042616 Dec 31, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT
042107 Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189 Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
18329 Dec 1, 2004
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
AUDIO UNIT BACKLIGHT INOPERATIVE AND OR DTC B2477. *EH
18353 Dec 1, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH
18361 Dec 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *EH
04217 Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18179 Sep 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WRENCH LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0562 AND TRANSAXLE IN LIMP HOME MODE AFTER BATTERY JUMP START. *TT
18178 Sep 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WRENCH LIGHT ON, NO ENGAGEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0942. *TT
06245 Jul 25, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING - NO DTC'S - MILEAGE OVER 20,000 MILES. *KB
0759 Apr 27, 2007
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB
0747 Apr 26, 2007
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. *KB
0718 Mar 23, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SHIFTER BINDING / HIGH EFFORT BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *KB
06179 Feb 26, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION - INCLUDING GAUGES SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND/OR REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 02-17-06. *KB
06172 Feb 26, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC/INACCURATE AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P0463, B1202, B2627, B2879, AND/OR P2068. *KB
19083 Apr 28, 2006
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INTERMITTENT BOUNCE-BACK OF THE DRIVER'S WINDOW DURING ONE TOUCH UP OPERATION. *TT
19087 Apr 28, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. *TT
19107 Apr 28, 2006
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - AIR INLET DOOR ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE (RECIRCULATION). *TT

MERCURY MONTEGO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCURY MONTEGO across all model years (1970, 2007).

16 Total Recalls
360 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
24 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCURY MONTEGO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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2006 0 121 View
2005 (current) 2 190
2004 0 4 View
1976 4 0 View
1975 2 1 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 2 0 View
1972 2 0 View
1970 1 0 View

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