Mercury Montego problems
The Mercury Montego is a nameplate that was applied to three separate generations of vehicles marketed by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. Taking its name from Montego Bay, Jamaica, the nameplate made its first appearance for 1967 in the Canadian market as part of the Mercury-derived Meteor model line. For 1968, the Mercury Montego made its debut across North America, becoming the Mercury counterpart of the Ford Torino intermediate-size model line for two generations.
For the 1977 model year, Ford revised the intermediate-size product ranges of both its Ford and Mercury divisions; as part of a mid-cycle update, Mercury discontinued the Montego nameplate and expanded the Mercury Cougar line to include a full range of sedans and wagons (with the Ford Gran Torino becoming the Ford LTD II).
After a 28-year absence, the Montego nameplate was revived for the 2005 model year, this time applied to a full-size sedan. Slotted in size between the Mercury Milan and Grand Marquis, the 2005 Montego was the Mercury counterpart of the Ford Five Hundred. For the 2008 model year, the Montego adopted the nameplate of the car it had replaced, becoming the final generation of the Mercury Sable.
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Mercury Montego model years
Common Mercury Montego problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Mercury Montego cars, here are some common problems associated with this model:
- Paint Peeling on Hood (2006 Montego): Owners have reported 5 complaints regarding paint peeling on the hood of the 2006 Montego model. This issue can affect the aesthetics of the vehicle and may require repainting to maintain its appearance.
- LED Tail Lights Going Out (2006 Montego): There have been 3 complaints about the LED tail lights going out in the 2006 Montego. This can pose a safety hazard as it affects the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, especially during nighttime or low visibility conditions.
- Battery Not Keeping Charge (2007 Montego): Owners have raised concerns with 2 complaints about the battery not keeping a charge in the 2007 Montego. This issue can lead to starting problems and may require battery replacement to ensure the proper functioning of the vehicle.
- Multiple Electrical Problems (2006 Montego): The 2006 Montego has been associated with 2 complaints related to multiple electrical problems. Electrical issues can manifest in various ways, affecting components like lights, power windows, or the vehicle's overall electronics.
- Water Accumulating in the Doors (2006 Montego): Owners have reported 2 complaints about water accumulating in the doors of the 2006 Montego. This issue can lead to interior damage, including mold growth and electrical malfunctions if not addressed promptly.
These common problems highlight some of the issues that owners of Mercury Montego cars have faced. Addressing these concerns promptly through proper maintenance and repairs can help ensure the longevity and performance of the vehicle.
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When did they stop making Mercury Montego?
1977
For the 1977 model year, Ford revised the intermediate-size product ranges of both its Ford and Mercury divisions; as part of a mid-cycle update, Mercury discontinued the Montego nameplate and expanded the Mercury Cougar line to include a full range of sedans and wagons (with the Ford Gran Torino becoming the Ford LTD ...
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Is a 2007 Mercury Montego a good car?
Edmunds says
With a roomy interior, available all-wheel drive and best-in-class safety ratings, the 2007 Mercury Montego is a family-friendly alternative to SUV ownership. Trouble is, this big sedan doesn't have the power to keep up with the competition.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Mercury Montego years
We have researched Mercury problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mercury Montego cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Mercury Montego model years:
- Mercury Montego 2005
- Mercury Montego 2006
- Mercury Montego 2007
- Mercury Montego 2004
- Mercury Montego 1975
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mercury Montego model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Mercury Montego years
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Mercury Montego car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Mercury Montego , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Power train problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mercury Montego vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Montego model years
A total of 16 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Montego model years
There were a total of 3 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Montego model years
There were a total of 12 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 257 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mercury Montego . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mercury Montego vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Mercury Montego 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-09
- VIN: 1MEHM40176G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Mercury Montego 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-05
- Date Complaint: 2024-07-10
- VIN: 1MEHM40176G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.
Mercury Montego 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-25
- Date Complaint: 2022-08-26
- VIN: 1mefm40186g
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Drivers side rear toe bracket broke off the rear subframe. Rear subframe totally rusted through.
Mercury Montego 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-02
- Date Complaint: 2022-08-16
- VIN: 1MEFM42156G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The throttle control transmission has failed me several times when I’m on the road. Thankfully it’s only left me stranded on the side of the freeway once but has made me stop during oncoming traffic several times. The wrench light comes on when the vehicle decelerates and I’m unable to accelerate. Once the steering wheel even locked. This happens at random times but because the code is pending mechanics can’t seem to find the issue. This has happened dozens of time where it just stops suddenly while driving. I am concerned for the safety of me and my family when driving this vehicle. Please get this issue resolved!
Mercury Montego 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-25
- Date Complaint: 2021-03-18
- VIN: 1MEFM40175G
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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 THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V383000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.
Mercury Montego 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-28
- Date Complaint: 2020-12-03
- VIN: 1MEFM43185G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 135,000
Mercury Montego 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-20
- Date Complaint: 2020-08-20
- VIN: 1MEHM41185G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 POWER SCREW SLID. NO ONE WAS HARMED.
Mercury Montego 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-06
- Date Complaint: 2020-08-07
- VIN: 1MEFM42135G
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE SAFE MODE
Mercury Montego 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-02
- Date Complaint: 2020-01-07
- VIN: 1MEFM43146G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE WHEN THE CRUISE IS SET AND IT APPROACHES ANY INCLINE.
Mercury Montego 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-10
- Date Complaint: 2020-01-06
- VIN: 1MEFM42165G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 PARK AND THE ENGINE WAS OFF. AND THE KEY WASN'T IN THE IGNITION.. THE CAR WAS REPAID TO THE TUNE OF ABOUT $800.00. IT HAD TO DO WITH SOME LINKAGE THAT RUNS UNDERNEATH THE BATTERY BOX. ALSO THE CAR WOULDN'T START.
Mercury Montego 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2019-10-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WIRING WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Mercury Montego 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-12
- Date Complaint: 2019-07-12
- VIN: 1MEHM42147G
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: REFERENCE TSB 11-10-21, THE CAR WILL SURGE AND TRY TO MOVE FORWARD QUICKLY WHEN AT LOW IDLE AND SLOWLY MOVING AT TIMES WHEN THE CAR IS CLOSE TO ANOTHER CAR SUCH AS PARKING IN A PARKING LOT. IF THE DRIVER ISN'T QUICK-REACTING WITH THE FOOT ALREADY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE AUTO COULD MOVE QUICKLY AND CONTACT THE NEARBY AUTO OR STRUCTURE BEFORE THE BRAKE IS PRESSED STOPPING THE VEHICLE FROM LURCHING/SURGING FORWARD. THERE IS A TSB ISSUED, BUT IT SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO THE RISK OF CONTACTING ANOTHER NEARLY VEHICLE OR STRUCTURE. IT HAS STEADILY GROWN MORE FREQUENT OVER THE PAST YEAR.
Mercury Montego 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-03
- Date Complaint: 2019-07-03
- VIN: 1MEHM401X7G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF MY CAR ACCELERATING WHILE IN A LOWER RPM SUCH AS AT A STOP LIGHT, DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND PARKING LOTS. ESPECIALLY INCREASED INSTANCES WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE CAR TO DIE COMPLETELY IN SOME CASES. I HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER SOMEWHERE IN ORDER TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. THIS ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY LATELY. I CAN COUNT ON IT TO HAPPEN EVERY SINGLE TIME I HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS NOT. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED HUNDREDS OF TIMES. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS! IF I WERE SLOW TO REACT TO THE ACCELERATION, THE CAR WOULD DEFINITELY RUN OVER A PEDESTRIAN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE! LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY ISSUE LIKE THIS OCCURRING IN OTHER LIKE MODELS. PLEASE HELP! LAST NIGHT MY HUSBAND AND I WENT THROUGH A LOCAL RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND WHILE GOING THROUGH THE LINE, THE ENGINE SURGED 5 DIFFERENT TIMES! THESE ARE NOT SLIGHT LITTLE RPM BUMPS, THESE ARE FULL FLEDGED "THE CAR THINKS I AM MASHING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO OBTAIN SPEEDS OF LIKE 45 MPH" ACCELERATIONS! TODAY I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 35 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON AND TURNED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THE CAR DIED WHEN IT REACHED A DOWNHILL TURN AT THE POINT I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO HOLD BACK THE SPEED. OF COURSE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, SO I HAD TO TRY AND FIND A PLACE TO "FLOAT" INTO IN ORDER TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. I NEED THIS FIXED VERY BADLY BEFORE MY FAMILY AND I ARE IN AN ACCIDENT. I CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AT THE DEALERSHIP HOPING THEY GET THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS NOR CAN I AFFORD A NEW CAR.
Mercury Montego 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-05
- Date Complaint: 2019-06-06
- VIN: 1MEHM401X6G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AT 60-65 MPH AND QUICKLY POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,300.
Mercury Montego 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-11
- Date Complaint: 2019-02-15
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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 EP422 TIRE SIZE 22555 R18
Latest 5 recalls Mercury Montego
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the Mercury Montego.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Mercury Montego 2007
- Report Received Date: 2011-07-13
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
- Model: Mercury Montego 2005
- Report Received Date: 2006-10-05
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS MAY EXPERIENCE WATER INTRUSION ALLOWING THE LATCH MECHANISM TO FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER.
- 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.
- Model: Mercury Montego 2005
- Report Received Date: 2005-11-09
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Mercury Montego 1975
- Report Received Date: 1975-03-04
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
- Model: Mercury Montego 1975
- Report Received Date: 1975-03-04
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Latest negative Mercury Montego car reviews
Latest positive Mercury Montego car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2005
As a Professional Engineer with many years of automotive experience, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with my 2005 Mercury Montego, Premier FWD. It strikes an excellent balance between fuel economy and performance, and after 7600 miles of driving, I averaged an impressive 28.5 mpg on the highway and 20.2 mpg in the city. The inside space and trunk size are best in class, and the overall quality is excellent. The driving and handling performance are also top-notch. For those who complain about engine size and power, I suggest getting yourself a sports car and disqualifying yourself from commenting on this excellent family car, which is very appropriate considering current gas prices!
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Vehicle year: 2005
Handles nice. The interior is roomy with very comfortable seating, both in the front and back. The trunk is also large and at a convenient height for easy loading and unloading. This car seems to have the best features of a car that sits tall like a van.
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Vehicle year: 2005
I really love my Montego CVT AWD! It handles so well for a car of its size and has great acceleration. Last night, I had some fun on the highway and let me tell you, the CVT has a fantastic ratio spread. The engine, despite having only 203 hp, is pretty snappy above 60 mph. (I even floored it around 75 and the tacho went up to 6700 rpm, and I went from 75 to 90 in around 2 seconds!) By the way, I wasn't under the influence of anything, I was just in a great mood and wanted to drive fast. I can't wait to see how much more driving pleasure the new Montego will have with its 3.5 liter engine!
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Vehicle year: 2005
It's great to hear that you find the car fun to drive and powerful! The only downside seems to be when the car is at a complete stop. Additionally, it's good to know that you appreciate the reverse sensing feature.
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Vehicle year: 2007
I've had my Montego for almost 7 months now, and I bought it as a certified pre-owned car from the dealer. I must say, it's a terrific car! With AWD, I'm getting an average of 22 MPG, with a 60/40 split between highway and city driving. The CVT transmission and engine combination make for a great value with respect to gas consumption. However, the V-6 is a bit underpowered. If it had 250-260 horses instead of the current 205 with the CVT tranny, it would be perfect. (Nissan did this with the Murano- why can't you Ford?) It's adequate, but you don't get the
Are you having problems with your Mercury Montego?
Connor Steuber 2024-11-25
Vehicle year: 2005
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my car. When I first bought it, I was really impressed with the comfortable and spacious interior. It had so many great features like seat warmers, a moonroof, leather seats, and even a beeping back bumper. However, I've had some issues with the exterior and engine quality. Unfortunately, I've had to deal with a lot of problems with this vehicle. Some of them were minor, like the trunk latch not working and the brakes needing to be replaced after only 30K miles (which was covered by a manufacturer recall). But there were also some major issues, like the air conditioning needing to be replaced and the transmission failing after only 63K miles. I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you were considering this car. While it may look nice on the outside, it's not the best quality Ford out there. Let me know if you have any questions!
Sam Nikolaus 2024-11-19
Vehicle year: 2007
I purchased this car used from a Lincoln/Mercury dealer with 26k miles on it. To ensure that I was covered, I also purchased an extended warranty that covered the car bumper to bumper for an additional 75k miles and 5 years. Thankfully, the warranty came in handy as I had to replace the transmission at 46k, the master cylinder at 28k, the radio at 30k, and the exhaust hanger at 34k. Additionally, the paint on the car was bubbling up in about 3 different areas. I would advise against purchasing any Ford product with a CVT transmission as it has terrible mpg.
Jamaal Schmidt 2024-06-09
Vehicle year: 2005
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my thoughts on this car with you. In my experience, it feels more like a truck than a car. It doesn't have a lot of power to get on the highway and the interior has a truck-like feel to it. Additionally, the ride is quite hard, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. As an owner of a grand marque, I have to say that this car falls short in comparison and it also cost me more. Thanks for listening!
Reggie Johnston 2024-04-15
Vehicle year: 2005
This is a nice car, but it could benefit from more power. While the Premier AWD model may be priced over $30,000 when fully loaded, it may be more reasonable to consider the model priced in the $24-26,000 range. It's possible that supply will catch up with demand, and resale value may decrease. In a few years, it may be possible to purchase this car at a lower price with rebates. Thank you for considering this information.
Omari Auer 2024-02-08
Vehicle year: 2005
Your car is fine and the dealership is outstanding. It has a lot of room, but the horsepower is not enough for the CVT transmission. The light is very good, but the outside antenna is no good. The car frame is weak and the ride is noisy. It would be better if the center transmission was put back on the steering column.