2005 MERCURY MONTEREY

4 recalls, 136 complaints - 64 TSBs

13V081000 Mar 7, 2013
SEATS
Defect Description
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, Massac... Read more
Consequence
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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.
196,667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
12V006000 Jan 9, 2012
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
206,452 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
06E056000 Jun 13, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
58,640 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
06V069000 Mar 9, 2006
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
12,728 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

136 total complaints 2 crashes 9 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION50
POWER TRAIN38
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER6
ENGINE5
STRUCTURE:BODY3
AIR BAGS3
SEATS3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE2
POWER TRAIN Aug 30, 2022
Incident date: Oct 30, 2021
The contact's fiancée owns a 2005 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated while his fiancée was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond and inadvertently stopped. The contact’s fiancée pushed the vehicle over the third of a mile by her... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 7, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WHILE SWITCHING GEARS THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE LOCAL DEALER ... Read more
ENGINE Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Sep 11, 2019
I PURCHASED MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY IN FEB/MARCH 2018, IN JULY OF 2018 I GO OUT TO START MY VAN TO LEAVE AND NOTHING HAPPENS WONT START, SO WE LOOK UNDER THE HOOD EVERY THING SEEMS FINE, I CALL THE TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE SHOP, OIL SPILLS OUT ALL OVER MY DRIVEWAY, THERE IS A HUGE HOLE IN ... Read more
STRUCTURE Feb 12, 2019
Incident date: Jan 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CARPET ON THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR WAS MOIST. ALSO, THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH WAS SO CORRODED THAT THE CONTACT COULD SEE THE GROUND. THE CONTACT CALLED WESTLAND FORD DEALER (801) 629-5500 (LOCATED AT 3450 WALL AVE, OGDEN, UT 84401) ... Read more
SEATS Feb 12, 2019
Incident date: Jan 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CARPET ON THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR WAS MOIST. ALSO, THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH WAS SO CORRODED THAT THE CONTACT COULD SEE THE GROUND. THE CONTACT CALLED WESTLAND FORD DEALER (801) 629-5500 (LOCATED AT 3450 WALL AVE, OGDEN, UT 84401) ... Read more
ENGINE Nov 30, 2018
Incident date: Nov 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. RIVERTOWN FORD (1680 WHITTLESEY RD, COLUMBUS, GA 319... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Nov 30, 2018
Incident date: Nov 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. RIVERTOWN FORD (1680 WHITTLESEY RD, COLUMBUS, GA 319... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Aug 28, 2018
Incident date: Jul 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK CLOSED UNINTENTIONALLY WHILE IN USE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SPARE TIRE COULD NOT BE REACHED BECAUSE THE HATCHBACK FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. FOX FORD MAZDA (3560 28TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512, (616) 95... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 24, 2018
Incident date: Jun 19, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. TRAVELING ON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH. TRIED RO AVOID HITTING SOME DEER WHO SUDDENLY RAN OUT FROM THE WOODS IN FRONT IF MY VAN. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DEFLATED AFTER IT HIT THE DITCH. THEN THE VAN SWERVED INTO THE DITCH AND FLIPPED OVER TWICE. FRONT WINDSHIELD CAME OUT BACK WIND... Read more
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS Jul 3, 2018
Incident date: Jun 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND BRUISES TO THE TORSO WHILE THE FRONT PASSENGER... Read more
Crash 2 injured
POWER TRAIN Jan 3, 2018
Incident date: May 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE WHEELS SPUN WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE BY BILL ESTES FORD (450 N NORTHFIELD DR, BROWNSBURG, IN 4... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Aug 7, 2017
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE IN DRIVEWAY. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED AND IT WENT INTO REVERESE. I THEN PUT IN FORWARD GEAR AND AS I AM DRIVING DOWN ROAD THE VEHICLE DIES. NO ISSUE WITH SHIFTING BEFORE TODAY. IF I PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL THE RPM GOES UP TO 2000. I CALL... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 3, 2017
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND ACCELERATING TO 60MPH HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ALMOST CAUSING MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER COASTING TO SHOULDER, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR. THIS SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT COULD HAVE LEAD TO THE DEATH OF MYSELF... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 25, 2016
Incident date: Oct 10, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD I STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND COULD NOT GO OVER 30 MPH. I COASTED HOME AND HAD TO CALL A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP, WILLIAMSBURG FORD. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE IN 2012 FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER WHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 9, 2016
Incident date: Nov 8, 2016
I WAS STOPPED AT A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN IN MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. JUST AS I PRESSED ON THE GAS TO MOVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, THE TRANSMISSION LET GO. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I COULD COAST OUT OF HARMS WAY. THE CAR IS NOW IMMOBLIE. THIS IS THE SECOND CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THIS... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 1, 2016
Incident date: Oct 7, 2016
I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. I WANTED TO ADD SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. JUST TO RECAP: THIS 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY WAS RECALLED IN 2012 FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTOR. THE JOB WAS COMPLETED AT A DEALERSHIP BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHEN IT HAD LESS THAN 30000 MILES. THE TRANSM... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 18, 2016
Incident date: Oct 7, 2016
FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS THE CAR SHUTTERED BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH. THEN, WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR, I BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, THE RPM'S JUMPED ERRATICALLY, AND THE TRANSAXLE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I TOOK THE CAR TO WIILIAMSBURG FORD (DEALERSHIP) AND THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 30, 2016
Incident date: Mar 27, 2016
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER AND INVOICE.
POWER TRAIN Sep 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
YOU'LL BE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET OR HIGHWAY AND IT ALL OF SUDDEN IT LOSES POWER AND THE LIGHT THAT MEANS TRANSAXLE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DETECTED AND SHIFTING MAY BE RESTRICTED. HAVE SYSTEM SERVICES IMMEDIATELY IF LIGHT REMAINS ON. I LOOKED IT UP WITH MY VIN NUMBER AND I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL DUE TO ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 1, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT DID NOT LATCH DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Aug 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V081000 (SEATS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF THE RECALLED PART DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 7, 2014
Incident date: Oct 19, 2009
DRIVING N-I 275 SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND HAD TO CROSS 4 LANES TO SAFETY SHOULDER WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CALLED HUSBAND TO PICK ME UP TO TAKE ME TO WORK. THEN HE HAD TO MEET TOW TRUCK AND DRIVE TO DEALER TO REPAIR VAN. TO MAKE A SHORT DETAIL OF ALL THE PROBLEMS (THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
MY SON AND I WERE PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK OF THE VAN AND THE TAILGATE FELL ON HIS HEAD. THE AUTOMATIC LIFT WOULDN'T LIFT UP. MY SON HAD TO PHYSICALLY LIFT IT UP. I CALLED THE COMPANY (MERCURY) AND REPORTED WHAT HAPPENED AND THE GENTLEMAN SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND HE WAS SORRY THIS ... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN Mar 13, 2014
Incident date: Feb 20, 2014
MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT 65 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RESTARTING IT, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND THE ENGINE MISSED. *TR
POWER TRAIN Jan 30, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2013
2005 MERCURY MONTEREY VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION RECALL NOTICE AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2012. HOWEVER, ON JANUARY 7, 2013, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH FORWARD HESITATION, ... Read more
SEATS Sep 30, 2013
Incident date: Sep 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THIRD ROW SEATING FRAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED OUT OF THE STATE, IN WHICH THEY WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE NHTSA... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 30, 2013
Incident date: Sep 29, 2013
IT WAS RAINING AND MY VEHICLE KEPT GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND STALLING. I'D PRESS THE GAS, NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. WHEN I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE JUST REVVED UP. PUTTING IT PARK WAS OK. CHECK ENGINE CODES P0715 AND P0340 APPEARED. A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (!)... Read more
ENGINE Sep 30, 2013
Incident date: Sep 29, 2013
IT WAS RAINING AND MY VEHICLE KEPT GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND STALLING. I'D PRESS THE GAS, NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. WHEN I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE JUST REVVED UP. PUTTING IT PARK WAS OK. CHECK ENGINE CODES P0715 AND P0340 APPEARED. A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (!)... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 30, 2013
Incident date: Sep 29, 2013
IT WAS RAINING AND MY VEHICLE KEPT GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND STALLING. I'D PRESS THE GAS, NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. WHEN I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE JUST REVVED UP. PUTTING IT PARK WAS OK. CHECK ENGINE CODES P0715 AND P0340 APPEARED. A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (!)... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 21, 2013
Incident date: May 16, 2012
I HAVE OWNED THE MERCURY MONTERY FOR SIX YEARS AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS A TORQUE CONVERTER THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS TRAVELING FROM NORTH FLORIDA IN 2009 WHEN THE VAN SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING...I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 20, 2013
Incident date: Mar 21, 2013
MULTIPLE TIMES LOSS OF POWER AND ABILITY TO DRIVE. RPM'S JUMPED ALL OVER AND VEHICLE WOULD STALL OR NOT START AT ALL. IN AND OUT OF SHOP OVER 2 MONTHS LEAVING ME WITHOUT A VEHICLE OR DRIVING A LOANER CAR. FINALLY REPLACED PCM AND WIRING HARNESS. NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURR... Read more
ENGINE May 20, 2013
Incident date: Mar 21, 2013
MULTIPLE TIMES LOSS OF POWER AND ABILITY TO DRIVE. RPM'S JUMPED ALL OVER AND VEHICLE WOULD STALL OR NOT START AT ALL. IN AND OUT OF SHOP OVER 2 MONTHS LEAVING ME WITHOUT A VEHICLE OR DRIVING A LOANER CAR. FINALLY REPLACED PCM AND WIRING HARNESS. NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURR... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 20, 2013
Incident date: Mar 21, 2013
MULTIPLE TIMES LOSS OF POWER AND ABILITY TO DRIVE. RPM'S JUMPED ALL OVER AND VEHICLE WOULD STALL OR NOT START AT ALL. IN AND OUT OF SHOP OVER 2 MONTHS LEAVING ME WITHOUT A VEHICLE OR DRIVING A LOANER CAR. FINALLY REPLACED PCM AND WIRING HARNESS. NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURR... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 25, 2013
Incident date: Apr 20, 2013
MY WIFE WAS LEAVING WORK, WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HER VAN HOME THE VAN WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND KEPT STALLING. I JUST THANK GOD THAT THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE SHE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE. SHE WORKS PART TIME FOR A FORD DEALER AND WE WERE ABLE TO ROLL THE VAN AROUND TO THE SERVICE AREA. THREE DAYS... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 11, 2012
Incident date: Dec 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE JOLTED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HIM THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE PCM AND CAUSING ... Read more
SEATS Oct 30, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
LATCHING ANCHOR FOR THIRD ROW SEAT IS WELDED TO SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. TRIED TO LATCH SEAT AND THE ENTIRE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY BROKE AWAY DUE TO RUST. DEALER RECOMMENDED AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP. TOOK TO 3 SHOPS INCLUDING CARTAR, WHO ALL RECOMMEND REPLACING ENTIRE REAR QUARTERPANEL WITH SALVAGED PARTS. ESTIMA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Sep 18, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2012
2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. CONSUMERS WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE 2ND QUARTER, WHICH HAS SINCE PASSED AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL # 12V006000. *JB
POWER TRAIN Sep 16, 2012
Incident date: Aug 9, 2012
STALL ENGINE WITH NO POWER FOR FORWARD OR REVERSE. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR MORE THAN COUPLE SECONDS. MULTIPLE ABS AND DRIVE CODES BASED ON THE EEC TEST. REPAIR SHOP INSPECTS THE VEHICLE AND FOUND WATER INTRUSION TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2012
Incident date: Aug 9, 2012
STALL ENGINE WITH NO POWER FOR FORWARD OR REVERSE. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START FOR MORE THAN COUPLE SECONDS. MULTIPLE ABS AND DRIVE CODES BASED ON THE EEC TEST. REPAIR SHOP INSPECTS THE VEHICLE AND FOUND WATER INTRUSION TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Sep 4, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE - 11S25/NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 IN MARCH, 2012. THIS RECALL RELATES IS REGARDING A WORN SPLINE IN THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. FORD CLAIMS PARTS WOULD BE IN 2ND QUARTER OF 2012. I CALLED MY DEALER, AND TOLD PARTS WILL NOT BE IN UNTIL 1ST WEEK IN JUNE. WAITED. CALL... Read more
ENGINE Sep 4, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE - 11S25/NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 IN MARCH, 2012. THIS RECALL RELATES IS REGARDING A WORN SPLINE IN THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. FORD CLAIMS PARTS WOULD BE IN 2ND QUARTER OF 2012. I CALLED MY DEALER, AND TOLD PARTS WILL NOT BE IN UNTIL 1ST WEEK IN JUNE. WAITED. CALL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Aug 27, 2012
Incident date: Jul 10, 2012
2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TRANSMISSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED AT 75,000 MILES THREE MONTHS AGO. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD STATING THE TORQUE CONVERTER MAY FAIL DUE TO WORN GEARS IN THE CONVERTER. THE LETTER ALSO STAT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2009
2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A CHECK FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR $1,450.00 TO COVER THE EXPENSE OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED HE PAID $ 2077.11 AND WOULD LIKE THE E... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2009
2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A CHECK FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR $1,450.00 TO COVER THE EXPENSE OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED HE PAID $ 2077.11 AND WOULD LIKE THE E... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 15, 2012
Incident date: May 31, 2012
MY VAN BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, ALMOST SKIPPING AT TIMES. I TOOK THE VAN TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC, WHOM INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE FOR 4 DAYS, AND RULED OUT THE ENGINE, HE STATED THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. A FEW DAYS LATER, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD INFORMING ME THAT THE VE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 26, 2012
Incident date: Apr 21, 2012
OUR TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSMISSION FAILED ON OUR 2005 MONTEREY. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON ROUTE 1 IN EDISON, NJ AND IT LOST ALL GEARS. I CALLED FOR EMERGENCY TOWING (IT WAS A SATURDAY EVENING 4/21) AND HAD IT BROUGHT TO A REPAIR SHOP. I WENT TO FORD'S WEB SITE TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL. I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Apr 3, 2012
Incident date: Aug 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. AFTER UTILIZING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Apr 3, 2012
Incident date: Aug 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. AFTER UTILIZING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 3, 2012
Incident date: Aug 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. AFTER UTILIZING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Apr 3, 2012
Incident date: Aug 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. AFTER UTILIZING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNO... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY

64 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY4
220000 SEATS3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT2
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TSB160069 Apr 21, 2016
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action
16-0069 Apr 21, 2016
220000 SEATS
For 2004-2007 Freestar or Monterey vehicles Safety Recall 13S01 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the sheet metal that supports the folding 3rd row seat latch strikers could
TSB160069 Apr 21, 2016
220000 SEATS
Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action
TSB-14-0166 Sep 9, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE
TSB-14-0166 Sep 9, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE
TSB-14-0166 Sep 9, 2014
220000 SEATS
FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE
TSB-14-0144 Aug 11, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL
TSB-14-0144 Aug 11, 2014
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL
19004 Jan 1, 2006
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL NOISES - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18834 Sep 1, 2005
140000 AIR BAGS
RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2296 - SERVICE TIP. *TT
042421 Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
04147 Jun 1, 2005
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
05419 Apr 1, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT
04262 Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
18448 Mar 1, 2005
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INABILITY TO PLAY HOME MADE CD ON SINGLE CD AUDIO SYSTEM WITHOUT MP3 CAPABILITY. *EH
18520 Mar 1, 2005
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL. *EH
05310 Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
0531 Feb 21, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
052510 Jan 1, 2005
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON AND DTCS C1175/C1236, C1165/C1235 - REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT
0598 Jan 1, 2005
105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
A BROKEN OUTER C/V JOINT ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2005. *TT
042616 Dec 31, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT
042610 Dec 31, 2004
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REAR BRAKE LINING ACCELERATED WEAR. *TT
042510 Dec 27, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER SLIDING DOORS AND POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER OPEN/CLOSE BUTTONS - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1999. *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
18340 Dec 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1262 AND OR U1135. *EH
18335 Dec 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1130. *EH
04229 Nov 15, 2004
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ACCESS DOOR WRAPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL SHROD. *EH
04217 Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
042117 Nov 1, 2004
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING. *EH
18274 Nov 1, 2004
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
TRACTION CONTROL ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMP. FLICKER FLASH ILLUMINATE. *EH
18246 Oct 1, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ACCELERATED REAR BRAKE WEAR. OASIS. *TT
041512 Sep 6, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4F50N TRANSAXLE NO 1-2 UPSHIFT AND DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE P0732. *TT
18135 Sep 1, 2004
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING (STRAP USED FOR STOWING OR ACCESSING THE REAR SEAT). *TT
041514 Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
17358 Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
17277 Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED IN
15679 Aug 1, 2004
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. *TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *TT
031501 Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04148 Jan 1, 2004
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WHISTLE NOISE. *TT
051115 Oct 11, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTCS P0760 AND P0763-4F50N TRANSAXLE-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 3/15/2005. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A SHORTED TRANSAXLE INTERNAL HARNESS, CAUSED BY A SHARP EDGE ON THE INSIDE OF THE SIDE COVER CASTING. *SC
071011 Jun 25, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB
0712 Mar 23, 2007
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER. *KB
06218 Dec 28, 2006
010000 STEERING
ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB
05145 Oct 11, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC
05617 Dec 6, 2005
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP - ABS LAMP - ABS SELF ACTIVATION WITH DTC C1288. *TT UPDATED 11/8/07. *NJ

MERCURY MONTEREY - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCURY MONTEREY across all model years (1972, 2007).

18 Total Recalls
550 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
10 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCURY MONTEREY - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2007 2 12 View
2006 3 54 View
2005 (current) 4 136
2004 5 346 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 2 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1968 0 2 View

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