2006 MERCURY MONTEREY
3 recalls, 54 complaints - 35 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.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Nov 1, 2020
Incident date: Oct 26, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 30-35 MPH, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING SOUND, OCCURED AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD ANYMORE. I COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND THEN SHIFTED THE CAR INTO R,D, AND OD AND NOTHING ENGAGED... THIS HAPPENED O... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 20, 2020
Incident date: Feb 29, 2020
MY 2006 MERCURY MMONTEREY STARTED JUMPING WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND MAKING A NOISE WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TCC SELENOID SO WE REPLACED IT AN THAT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE SO TOOK IT BACKTO FIND THE TORQUE CONVETER IS BAD.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 29, 2019
MY FAMILY WAS TRAVELING ON THE I-65 SOUTH INTERSTATE AND THE VAN, 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY, STOP RESPONDING IN THE MIDDLE OF FAST TRAFFIC. IT TOOK ME BY TOTAL SURPRISE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. SO, I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT HAD ACCIDENTLY WENT IN NEUTRAL BUT THAT WASN'T THE CASE. I TRIED A LOWER GEAR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jun 17, 2019
Incident date: Jun 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE RPMS INCREASED TO HIGH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TORQUE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 8, 2019
Incident date: Jun 6, 2019
OUR VAN WAS DRIVING JUST FINE AND SUDDENLY, WITH NO WARNING AT ALL, WENT INTO NEUTRAL, STOPPING IN AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS AROUND 88000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE LINCOLN DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD FAILED. I NOTICED FORD HAD ALREADY RECALLED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 23, 2018
Incident date: Aug 23, 2018
DRIVING DOWN THE STREET...LOST ALL FORWARD MOVEMENT. EVERYTHING WAS RUNNING, JUST NO ENGAMENT OF TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN
Apr 15, 2018
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
TAKATA INFLATORS. DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE JUST STOPS MOVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.BELIEVE SOLENOID TO DRIVE TRANNY IS FAULTY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 22, 2018
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, JUST NORMAL DRIVING, POSTED SPEED OR BELOW,. HAD GAS PEDAL DOWN AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER. HAD TO PUSH TO THE SIDE. CAN MOVE GEAR SHIFT, BUT CAR DOESN'T GO INTO ANY DIRECTION, FORWARD OR BACKWARD.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 22, 2018
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, JUST NORMAL DRIVING, POSTED SPEED OR BELOW,. HAD GAS PEDAL DOWN AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER. HAD TO PUSH TO THE SIDE. CAN MOVE GEAR SHIFT, BUT CAR DOESN'T GO INTO ANY DIRECTION, FORWARD OR BACKWARD.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 17, 2017
Incident date: Jun 12, 2017
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ITS RACING ALSO THE CRUSE CONTROL SPEED UP MORE THAN IT SHOULD MY FAMILY AND ARE NOT SAFE WHEN GOING ON A LONG ROAD TRIP HOW WOULD YOU FEEL HAVING A BREAK DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE AND ON THE HIGH WAY BECAUSE OF THE BAD TRANSMISSION YOU PUT IN THE VEHICLE PLEASE FIX ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 17, 2017
Incident date: Jun 12, 2017
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ITS RACING ALSO THE CRUSE CONTROL SPEED UP MORE THAN IT SHOULD MY FAMILY AND ARE NOT SAFE WHEN GOING ON A LONG ROAD TRIP HOW WOULD YOU FEEL HAVING A BREAK DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE AND ON THE HIGH WAY BECAUSE OF THE BAD TRANSMISSION YOU PUT IN THE VEHICLE PLEASE FIX ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
May 23, 2017
Incident date: May 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 18, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE, THE TRANSMISSION STALLED AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 18, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE, THE TRANSMISSION STALLED AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 12, 2017
Incident date: Jan 21, 2017
WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY LOST TRANSMISSION. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. REPAIR ATTEMPT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD IT WAS TORQUE CONVERTER.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 18, 2016
Incident date: Sep 3, 2016
WAS DRIVING DOWN MAIN STREET IN MONROE WIS WHEN CAR JUST WENT IN TO NEUTRAL AND WE JUST COST. LUCKILY HAD ENOUGH SPEED TO GET IN A PARKING LOT. LEFT 2 86 YEAR OLDS AND 1 92 YEAR OLD SITTING IN THE VAN AT 10:30 AT NIGHT LUCKILY A RELATIVE COULD GET US. TOWED VAN TO DEALER WAS TOLD TORQUE CONVERTER HA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Oct 5, 2016
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: Jun 2, 2016
CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC SAYS THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE BURNED UP. IT APPEARS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER INCIDENTS IN WHICH THIS HAS HAPPENED
POWER TRAIN
Apr 2, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2015
I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE AND DO NOT WANT TO INCUR THE EXPENSE REPLACING ANOTHER. WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE ACTED AS IF IT SLIPPED OR POPPED OUT OF GEAR AS I WAS GOING DOWN A FAIRLY BUSY STREET. I HAD LOST ALL GEARS. I COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER BUT NO GEARS WOULD ENGAGE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 26, 2016
Incident date: Jan 17, 2016
TORQUE CONVERTER IS STRIPPING. 2004 AND 2005 RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT 2006. SAME CAR. SAME TRANSMISSION. SAME TORQUE CONVERTER.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 5, 2015
Incident date: Nov 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIFT FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF... Read more
SEATS
Oct 30, 2015
Incident date: Oct 29, 2015
WE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND DISCOVERED THE SEAT BRACKET WAS LOOSE. UPON REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE GARAGE, WE OBSERVED RUST ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND CHECKING ON WEBSITES TO DETERMINE A POSSIBLE FIX TO T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 1, 2015
Incident date: Jul 31, 2015
I WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED AND LOST ALL THE GEARS. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE VAN. I STARTED IT BACK UP AND WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THROUGH ALL OF THE GEARS BUT WOULD NOT MOVE JUST REV THE RPMS. HAD IT TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE AND WAS ADVISE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 3, 2015
Incident date: Mar 27, 2015
VEHICLE MAKING CLANKING NOISE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS SAID IT IS IN TRANSMISSION AND COULD INVOLVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AGAIN. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Apr 3, 2015
Incident date: Nov 20, 2013
CROSSING OVER BUSY ROAD AND WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER. ALL IT DID WAS REV THE ENGINE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE TO A SIDE ROAD AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER THAT WAS BAD. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Jul 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 14, 2014
WAS AT STOP LIGHT WENT TO PULL OFF AND IT STOPPED AND LOST POWER AT THE LIGHT PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER HAD IT TOWED. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER ISSUE THAT FORD RECALLED FOR THE 2005 YEAR MERCURY MONTEREY BUT NOT FOR THE 2006 YEAR MODEL. I CALLED FORD AND THE TOLD ME THEY WA... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
I DO NOT KNOW THE DATES OR MILEAGES AT THE TIME, I'M SURE IT WAS OVER 36,000 MILES OR ELSE I WOULD HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALER. ACTUALLY THE FIRST TIME I MAY HAVE, AND THEY PROBABLY SAID "YOUR CAR DIDN'T THROW OUT A CODE" I'VE HEARD THAT MANY TIMES... ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS, POSSIBLY THREE, ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
I DO NOT KNOW THE DATES OR MILEAGES AT THE TIME, I'M SURE IT WAS OVER 36,000 MILES OR ELSE I WOULD HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALER. ACTUALLY THE FIRST TIME I MAY HAVE, AND THEY PROBABLY SAID "YOUR CAR DIDN'T THROW OUT A CODE" I'VE HEARD THAT MANY TIMES... ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS, POSSIBLY THREE, ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 6, 2013
Incident date: Oct 25, 2013
MY VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THE SAME DAY THE TRANSMISSION WENT. MY BROTHER WAS DRIVING IT HOME FROM THE (NON-FORD) DEALERSHIP, WHERE HE WORKS. I HAD NOT HAD ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS PREVIOUSLY. THIS IS WHAT HE SENT ME: "I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN OUT OF WAWA INTO THE CENTER LANE. THERE WAS NO ONE C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STALL. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THEN DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO SHIFTED INTO REVERSE BUT STILL NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 23, 2013
Incident date: Jul 24, 2013
MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND AFTER MAKING THE TURN AND TRYING TO GET UP TO THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC SHE NOTICED THAT THE CAR HAD QUIT ACCELERATING. AFTER LOSING DRIVE POWER UNEXPECTEDLY SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO ALLOW THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 8, 2013
Incident date: Jul 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, SHE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 13, 2013
Incident date: Jul 12, 2013
MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY ON THE TACONIC STATE PARKWAY IN OUR MINIVAN WHEN WITHOUT WARNING. IT LOSS POWER. THE VEHICLE GAVE NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEM NO WARNING LIGHTS OF ANY KIND. MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SERVICE ROAD AND HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE F... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 13, 2013
Incident date: Jul 12, 2013
MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY ON THE TACONIC STATE PARKWAY IN OUR MINIVAN WHEN WITHOUT WARNING. IT LOSS POWER. THE VEHICLE GAVE NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEM NO WARNING LIGHTS OF ANY KIND. MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SERVICE ROAD AND HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE F... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND SLIPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE IT WAS SET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 30, 2013
Incident date: Apr 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND SLIPPED OUT OF OVERDRIVE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE IT WAS SET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 1, 2013
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PUMP SHAFT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 11, 2013
Incident date: Jan 10, 2013
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST FORWARD GEAR. AFTER COASTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WE FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE HAS LOST BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE MOVED UNDER ITS OWN POWER. NOTHING ELSE ON THE VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED. FORD HAS A POWERTRAIN RECALL FOR THE TORQ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 21, 2012
Incident date: Oct 15, 2012
MY WIFE WAS TAKING OUR 6-YR DAUGHTER TO DAISY SCOUTS WHEN AT A BUSY THREE-WAY STOP SIGN, WITHOUT WARNING SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR TAKE ANY POWER FROM THE STILL RUNNING ENGINE. COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSS OF ALL ABILITY TO PUT VEHICLE INTO ANY GEAR, INCLUDING REVERSE. HA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 5, 2012
Incident date: Feb 3, 2012
NOTE DATE WILL NOT REGISTER//ON FRIDAY FEB. 03,2012 WAS ENTERING I-4 HERE IN FLORIDA. I NOTED THAT THE TACH WENT TO 4000.RPM. STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND FINALLY PULLED OFF ROAD. TRIED ALL GEARS AND NOTHING WORKED. CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD TOWED TO A MERCURY DEALER. THEY INDICATED THAT IS WAS THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 5, 2012
Incident date: Dec 26, 2011
THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED ON A BUSY FREEWAY. WAS UNABLE TO USE ENGINE POWER TO SAFELY NAVIGATE TO A SAFE STOPPING POINT. THE SPLINES ON THE GEAR IN THE CONVERTER STRIPPED OFF REMOVING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Sep 28, 2011
Incident date: Sep 27, 2011
VEHICLE STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN A DRIVE AWAY WAS ATTEMPTED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING SIGNS. *TT VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A FORD SERVICE GARAGE. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Aug 18, 2011
Incident date: Aug 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE REAR LIFTGATE OPENED, WHEN THE LIFTGATE UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES WHEN THE LIFTGATE COLLAPSED ONTO HIM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE WOULD NO... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 23, 2011
Incident date: Nov 28, 2010
REPEATED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO DEFECTIVE POWER CONTROL MODULE. *LN
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Sep 1, 2010
Incident date: Aug 21, 2010
PULLING OUT INTO HWY TO CROSS TRAFFIC, CAR QUIT ACCELERATING. STARTED "JUMPING" LIKE OUT OF GAS. WAS SITTING CROSSWISE IN THE ROAD NOW, WITH CARS COMING FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS, JUST KEPT PUSHING GAS, AND IT'D MOVE A FEW INCHES AT A TIME. FINALLY GOT ACROSS INTO LANE, AND HAD TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE DECELERATES, LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND ALSO STALLS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN ORDER FOR IT TO OP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE DECELERATES, LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND ALSO STALLS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN ORDER FOR IT TO OP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE DECELERATES, LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND ALSO STALLS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN ORDER FOR IT TO OP... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY
35 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
0637
Feb 24, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06B37. CRANK POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR INSPECTION. THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY SEATED IN THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. IF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR BECAME
0637
Jan 1, 2006
190000 TIRES
LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT
19004
Jan 1, 2006
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL NOISES - SERVICE TIP. *TT
05225
Nov 14, 2005
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION DIAGNOSTICS. TO INCLUDE LINCOLN ZEPHYR 2006. *TT
18834
Sep 1, 2005
140000 AIR BAGS
RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2296 - SERVICE TIP. *TT
07141
Nov 8, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DAMAGED SPARK PLUG ELECTRODE/MIL DTC P030X, ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE KNOCK/PING ON ACCELERATION. *NJ
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
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