2005 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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Common 2005 Mercury Montego problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2005 Mercury Montego, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Paint Peeling on Hood:
- Owners of the 2006 Montego have reported 5 complaints about paint peeling on the hood. This issue not only affects the aesthetics of the vehicle but can also lead to rusting if left unaddressed.
- Tail Lights Going Out:
- In the 2006 Montego, owners have reported 3 complaints about the LED tail lights going out. This can pose a safety hazard, reducing visibility to other drivers, especially during nighttime driving.
- Battery Not Keeping Charge:
- Complaints from the 2007 Montego owners include 2 reports of the battery not holding a charge. This issue can lead to starting problems and potential breakdowns if the battery fails unexpectedly.
- Multiple Electrical Problems:
- The 2006 Montego has been associated with 2 complaints about multiple electrical problems. These issues can range from malfunctions in various electrical components to wiring problems, affecting the overall functionality of the vehicle.
- Water Accumulating in the Doors:
- Owners of the 2006 Montego have reported 2 complaints about water accumulating in the doors. This can lead to interior damage, including mold growth and electrical issues if not resolved promptly.
- Other Reported Issues:
- Apart from the above, there have been complaints about body issues, lights, transmission, and engine problems with the Mercury Montego 2005 model. These additional complaints highlight a range of issues that owners have faced with this particular vehicle model.
These reported problems indicate a range of issues that owners of the 2005 Mercury Montego have encountered. Addressing these concerns promptly and through professional auto repair services is crucial to maintaining the vehicle's performance and safety.
What engine is in a 2005 Mercury Montego?
3.0 L V62005 Mercury Montego / Engine
The Montego was equipped with a single engine, shared with the previous Taurus/Sable, a 203 hp version of the 3.0L DOHC Duratec V6.
What is the gas mileage on a 2005 Mercury Montego?
Based on data from 10 vehicles, 1,542 fuel-ups and 498,175 miles of driving, the 2005 Mercury Montego gets a combined Avg MPG of 22.59 with a 0.14 MPG margin of error.
Does 2005 Mercury Montego have CVT transmission?
The 2005 Montego came with either the AISIN AW21 or the CVT transmission.
How many MPG does Mercury Montego get?
Based on data from 4 vehicles, 431 fuel-ups and 137,200 miles of driving, the 2007 Mercury Montego gets a combined Avg MPG of 22.22 with a 0.25 MPG margin of error.
Does 2005 Mercury Montego have CVT transmission?
The 2005 Montego came with either the AISIN AW21 or the CVT transmission.
What is the gas mileage on a 2005 Mercury Montego?
Based on data from 10 vehicles, 1,542 fuel-ups and 498,175 miles of driving, the 2005 Mercury Montego gets a combined Avg MPG of 22.59 with a 0.14 MPG margin of error.
Is a Mercury Montego a Ford?
The Mercury Montego is a nameplate that was applied to three separate generations of vehicles marketed by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company.
What size gas tank does a 2005 Mercury Montego have?
19.0 gallons
Compare Side-by-Side
| 2005 Mercury Montego FWD | |
|---|---|
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $2,550 |
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $4.23 |
| Cost to Fill the Tank | $64 |
| Tank Size | 19.0 gallons |
2005 Mercury Montego car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Montego problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Mercury Montego vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Mercury Montego
The NHTSA has received 134 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Mercury Montego. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Mercury Montego vehicles.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-25
- 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.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-28
- 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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-06
- VIN: 1MEFM42135G
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE SAFE MODE
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-10
- 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.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-11
- 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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-18
- VIN: 1MEFM43105G
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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 REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,500.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEHM421X5G
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-12
- VIN: 1MEHM43105G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 OR WHEN STARTING OCCASIONALLY.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-17
- VIN: 1MEFM40145G
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 THE PAST 4 DAYS BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY TRIP ONCE I AM PARKED. EVEN SO, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SHUT MY DOOR FOR THE PAST DAY. WHEN I FOUND THIS RECALL AND CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER, THEY STATED THAT I WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL AND THAT IT DOESN'T EVEN SHOW UP IN THE SYSTEM. I'M NOT HERE TO COMPLAIN, I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHUT MY CARD DOOR SO I CAN DRIVE IT SAFELY. I'M TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE TO KEEP THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS DOWN ABOUT AN INCH AND WRAP A BUNGEE CORD AROUND THE DOORS TO KEEP MY DRIVER DOOR SHUT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-12
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-13
- VIN: 1MEFM40155G
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 ME. THE CAR CERTAINLY HAS ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL FOR THAT MODEL AND YEAR... I SMELL A RAT... DO YOU? THE RECALL WAS MADE TO BE STATE SENSITIVE TO STATES THAT EXPERIENCE FREEZING WEATHER. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO IS REGISTERED IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA SO AS TO NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THEN ENDS UP IN NORTHERN MAINE? I'LL TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS... A LITTLE CHILD IN NORTHERN MAINE ASLEEP AGAINST THE DOOR SUDDENLY FALLS OUT OF THE CAR AT 55 MILES AN HOUR AND GETS RUN OVER BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC! THESE CARS ARE VERY HARDY AND I SUSPECT THERE ARE MANY OF THEM STILL ON THE ROAD WITH THIS ISSUE. SOMEONE REALLY MISSED THE BOAT ON THIS ONE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-28
- VIN: 1MEFM40155G
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRONT DOOR LATCH FREEZES OPEN ALL THE TIME IN COLD WEATHER. I'M AFRAID IT OPENS WHILE DRIVING
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-18
- VIN: 1MEFM42115G
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 CAR WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL (#06S45), BUT I FEEL THAT I HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED AND WOULD LIKE TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED SO I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT THE REST OF WINTER.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: 1MEFM42125G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 MYSELF. THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 MERCURY VEHICLES BOTH IN THE CVT TRANSMISSION AND THE 6-SPEED. I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY HAVE NOT HAD A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSIONS SINCE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET WITH THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM. MY FIRST MONTEGO PASSED THE LEMON LAW WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT. NOW THE SECOND MONTEGO IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AFTER ONLY 70,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAD TOO MANY CLOSE CALLS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH THE INCONSISTENCY IN ACCELERATION. AND THE BUCKING AND THUMPING WHEN BRAKING IS SEVERE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE SINCE THERE ARE SO MANY OF US HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET FORD, MERCURY TO RECTIFY THIS KNOWN ISSUE?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-15
- VIN: 1MEFM40165G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 DRIVE NOT KNOWING IF THERE IS TROUBLE WITH THE LIGHTS ON FULL TIME.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-08
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 THE OTHER TRAFFIC LANES ON ORDER TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS STILL INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH TOTALED MY CAR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-21
- VIN: 1MEHM431X5G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 AND CAR RAN GREAT FOR 2 DAYS THEN STARTED ALL AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS MAINLY WHILE IN THE CITY, HASN'T HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY YET THANK GOODNESS. CAR JUST SITS IN DRIVEWAY, AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I SEE COUNTLESS PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE ALL THE WAY BACK TO WHEN CAR WAS RELEASED AND STILL NO SOLUTION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEHM43135G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 270,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-05
- VIN: 1MEFM401X5G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-01
- VIN: 1MEHM43106G
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 TIMES. THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD LOSING ALL POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING ABILITY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY A PROBLEM CONSIDERING I HAVE AN INFANT IN THE BACKSEAT MOST EVERY TRIP. I SAW THIS LAWSUIT AND EVERY SINGLE THING LISTED ABOUT THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS HAS HAPPENED AND IS STILL HAPPENING TO MY 2005 MONTEGO.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-05
- VIN: 1MEFM40185G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 DUE TO WATER SEEPAGE. TODAY, DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I CALLED FORD AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY ARE NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. OBVIOUSLY, THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED IMPROPERLY, IF AT ALL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ADDITIONAL RECALL LISTED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V515000) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED PROPERLY AS WELL, AS BOTH RECALLS WERE (SUPPOSEDLY) FIXED AT THE SAME LOCATION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-05
- VIN: 1MEFM40135G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-27
- VIN: VIN: 1MEFM4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE COME ACROSS THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE, AND IT'S EXTREMELY SCARY AND CONCERNING THAT A SAFETY RECALL HAS NOT BEEN DONE. YOU CAN TURN IT OFF BUT DOESN'T ALWAYS RESET AND WHEN IT DOES THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS OCCURS WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-18
- VIN: 1MEFM40195G
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 COMING THROUGH IT AND MY WIPERS/HEATER STOPPED WORKING. CAME BACK A FEW HOURS LATER AND GAUGES WORKED BUT CHECK ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND CHARGING SYSTEMS LIGHTS WERE ON. I PUT IT IN GEAR BECAUSE I THOUGHT THE ISSUE WAS GONE AND AS SOON AS I GOT TO ABOUT 1500 RPM MY GAUGES WENT BLACK SO I STOPPED AND WHEN THE IDLE SPEED DROPPED BACK DOWN MY GAUGES CAME BACK ON. I TRIED MY HEADLIGHTS AND THEY GO OUT EVERY TIME MY GAUGES GO OUT, WHICH IS ANY TIME I GET OVER 1500 RPM.
2005 Mercury Montego recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2005 Mercury Montego.
- 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.
- 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.
Negative 2005 Mercury Montego car reviews
Positive 2005 Mercury Montego car reviews
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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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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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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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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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The main reason I switched from the Aviator was to get a high-performance car that would give me more miles per gallon. The Montego does just that, with a range of 10 to 21 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. I'm very satisfied with the features and extras that the car has to offer. The seating is quite comfortable, and I especially like the recliner. Even my gas station attendant asks me where I've been, so I know I made a solid decision when selecting this car. As a Ford man, I appreciate the smoothness with which the car performs. It's firm and glides beautifully on the roads. I also appreciate the safety devices attached to the car, which make me feel secure.
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2005 Mercury Montego Problems and Complaints - 9 Issues
Problem with your 2005 Mercury Montego? Our list of 9 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 Mercury Montego.
2005 Mercury Montego: Transmission Recall, Common Problems ...
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Q&A: 2005 Mercury Montego Instrument Cluster & Electrical Problems
Nov 24, 2011 ... Unfortunately the instrument cluster has failed and will need to be replaced. Very common problem on these, Ford has a bulletin on it which I ...
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Heber Gibson 2025-01-09
I don't usually write reviews, but I wanted to share my experience with this car. While there are some downsides, there are also some positives. The ride is comfortable and roomy, with a huge trunk and the ability to easily fit three adults in the back. The safety ratings are impressive, with a 5-star rating for the year, and the handling is excellent for a large car. However, it's important to consider the negatives before making a purchase. The gas mileage is not as good as advertised, with real-world numbers closer to 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The brakes are also a concern, as I had to replace the rear brakes (rotors and pads) twice in just 30,000 miles. The door seals are also poorly designed, causing water to collect and potentially rust the door from the inside out. Additionally, the air conditioning has a common problem where warm air blows when idling. Overall, I would recommend considering all factors before making a decision. Hope this helps!In their defense, when you run the engine above 1500 rpm, the car blows out ice-cold air. Unfortunately, the only fix offered by Ford is a new compressor, which costs $500. Another common problem is engine stalling or stumbling when starting. I was told to clean the MAF sensor and throttle body, but the issue returned after 6 months. However, the engine itself is powerful and runs well once the issues are resolved. The transmission sometimes clunks and hunts for gears, and the CV axles needed to be replaced at 56k miles. I may sound critical of this car, but I believe it's important to be honest. This is why foreign car offerings are doing so well here.
Connor Steuber 2024-11-25
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!
Jamaal Schmidt 2024-06-09
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
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
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.