Mercury Monterey problems
The Mercury Monterey is a series of full-size cars that were manufactured and marketed by the Mercury division of Ford from 1950 to 1974. Deriving its name from Monterey Bay, the initial Mercury Monterey served as the top-of-the-line two-door sedan model for 1950 and 1951 to compete with the hardtop models of Oldsmobile and Buick. It came with a vinyl roof covering, upgraded upholstery, and other features. The hardtop was introduced for 1952. During its production, the Monterey would be offered in multiple body styles, ranging from coupes, convertibles, sedans, hardtops, and station wagons.
Over its 22 years of production, the Monterey served variously as the flagship, mid-range, and entry-level offering of the full-size Mercury product range. The only Mercury nameplate to be in continuous production throughout the 1960s, the Monterey was positioned above the Medalist, Custom, and Meteor; later, it was positioned below the Turnpike Cruiser, Montclair, Park Lane, and finally the Marquis.
Following the 1974 model year, Mercury discontinued the Monterey, consolidating its full-size range down to the Marquis and Colony Park station wagon. For 2004, the Monterey nameplate was revived, becoming the counterpart of the Ford Freestar minivan; it was produced through the 2007 model year.
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Common Mercury Monterey problems
The Mercury Monterey, a minivan produced by Ford for the Mercury brand, has been criticized for several common problems by its owners. These issues range from mechanical faults to design flaws, affecting the overall driving experience and reliability of the vehicle.
- Crappy Handling and Brakes: The Mercury Monterey is often criticized for its poor handling and braking performance. This can be attributed to the vehicle's design and suspension system, which may not provide the necessary stability and responsiveness during driving, especially at high speeds or in emergency situations.
- Plasticky Interior: The interior of the Mercury Monterey is often criticized for its low-quality materials, particularly the extensive use of plastics. This can lead to a cheap and unappealing appearance, as well as reduced durability and longevity of the interior components.
- Poor Sales Performance and Lack of Interest: The Mercury Monterey suffered from weak sales and a lack of interest from buyers, which eventually led to the discontinuation of the Mercury brand in 2011. This can be attributed to several factors, including the vehicle's poor image, lack of unique features, and competition from other, more popular minivans in the market.
- Mechanical Weaknesses: While Ford had addressed many of the mechanical weaknesses of the Windstar/Freestar/Monterey by 2005, some issues may still persist, affecting the overall reliability and durability of the vehicle.
- Lack of Tough, Outdoorsy Image: The Mercury Monterey failed to appeal to younger buyers who sought a more rugged and outdoorsy image, leading to a lack of interest in the vehicle.
- Limited Appeal to Remaining Mercury Buyers: The Mercury Monterey did not attract many buyers under 80 years old, who instead opted for the cramped and bouncy Mariner or the more traditional Grand Marquis.
- Recalls: The Mercury Monterey has been subject to several recalls, with the most common one being the Torque Converter Output Shaft May Fail. This recall affects the powertrain of the vehicle and can lead to serious consequences if not addressed promptly.
In conclusion, the Mercury Monterey has faced several common problems that have affected its reliability, performance, and appeal to buyers. These issues range from mechanical faults to design flaws, leading to poor sales and a lack of interest in the vehicle.
Is the Mercury Monterey a good car?
The Monterey is a slightly upscale version of the Ford Freestar, and both are freshened versions of the Windstar. Overall, the Monterey lags behind the competition. It features a third-row seat that folds flat into the floor when not in use. The second-row seats are too low.
What was the Ford version of the Mercury Monterey?
Ford Galaxie
In a transition from 1957 to 1960, Mercury again shared a bodyshell with a divisional counterpart, shifting from Edsel to Ford, with the Monterey becoming the equivalent of the Ford Galaxie.
How many miles do Mercury cars last?
Taken care of your car can easily go 200,000 miles but there will be repairs along the way.
Are Mercury cars reliable?
The Mercury Mariner received mixed reviews from owners and good scores from users, with a reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5.0 on RepairPal.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Mercury Monterey years
We have researched Mercury problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mercury Monterey cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Mercury Monterey model years:
- Mercury Monterey 2004
- Mercury Monterey 2005
- Mercury Monterey 2006
- Mercury Monterey 2007
- Mercury Monterey 1968
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mercury Monterey model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Mercury Monterey years
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Mercury Monterey car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Mercury Monterey , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seats problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mercury Monterey vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Monterey model years
A total of 4 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 Monterey model years
There were a total of 6 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 Monterey model years
There were a total of 9 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 454 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mercury Monterey . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mercury Monterey vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Mercury Monterey 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-19
- VIN: 2MRDA20274B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Reported on third seat on 2004 Mercury Monterrey premier van was recalled , also air bags was recalled and also on wheel of vehicle was recalled in which I want to see if I can take my vehicle and have it inspected and keep my vehicle on the list if any recall and Thank You .?
Mercury Monterey 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-29
- Date Complaint: 2024-05-02
- VIN: 2MRDA20234B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving through a drive thru, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral and was unable to shift into the intended gear. The automatic transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. A dealer was contacted back in 2012 who confirmed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V006000 (Power Train); however, parts were not available. The contact called that same dealer in 2015 who confirmed that parts were available for the recall repair however, there was no available appointment and advised the contact to bring in the vehicle to be repaired only if a failure was experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. After the most recent failure, the contact called the same dealer and was informed that the system was indicating that the recall repair was completed; however, the vehicle was never scheduled for the recall repair. The contact confirmed that the recall repair was not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Mercury Monterey 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-30
- Date Complaint: 2022-08-30
- VIN: 2MRDA22215B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 herself until she received assistance to push the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was hauled to the contact's residence. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact, who is an independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,357.
Mercury Monterey 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
- Date Complaint: 2021-09-08
- VIN: 2MRDA20264B
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The driver manually shifted gears to slow the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the return spring part was no longer being produced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.
Mercury Monterey 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-23
- Date Complaint: 2020-12-10
- VIN: 2MRDA20214B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEN TO NEWTON FORD SOUTH (2010 N MAIN ST, SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000.
Mercury Monterey 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-27
- Date Complaint: 2020-11-30
- VIN: 2MRDA20264B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WELL I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT THIS BUT AROUND AUGUST 2020 MY GRANDSON JUST GOT OUT OF KNEE SURGERY WE WAS DRIVING UP TO LIMESTONE NEW YORK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND IT STOPPED MOVING SO I COSTED OFF THE ROAD WE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT HAPPENED SO WE SAT THERE AND THERE WAS ALOT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERYWHERE SO A MAN STOPPED TOOK MY BOYFRIEND TO A STORE TO GET TRANSMISSION FLUID WHILE ME MY DAUGHTER N GRANDSON WAITED IN THE VEHICLE HE PUTS THE FLUID IN WE GOT IT TO MOVE TO THE NEXT EXIT WHERE THE FLUID JUST KEPT DRAINED OUT SO WE HAD TO SIT THERE AND WAIT FOR A RIDE AND A TOW WHICH THE PPL PICKED US UP AND BROUGHT US HOME THE NEXT DAY MY BF RENTED A CAR DOLLY AND WE RAN BACK UP TO GRAB AND TOW IT BACK TO MY PLACE AND IT HAS BEEN SITTING HERE EVER SINCE CAN SOMEONE HELP PLEASE I NEED MY VEHICLE FIXED I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO IT IT WAS DRIVING FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT JUST COMPLETELY STOPPED
Mercury Monterey 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-26
- Date Complaint: 2020-11-01
- VIN: 2MRDA22266B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 ON A CITY STREET...HAD IT TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS SOMETHING WITH MY TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY DIDNT SAY WHAT, ONLY THAT IS WAS GOING TO COST $2250 TO REPLACE IT.....HAD IT TOWED HOME..NOT REPAIRED
Mercury Monterey 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-29
- Date Complaint: 2020-04-20
- VIN: 2MRDA22296B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
Mercury Monterey 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2020-02-07
- VIN: 2MRZA21235B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 FORSOM LAKE FORD (12755 FOLSOM BLVD, FORSOM LAKE CA.) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Mercury Monterey 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-29
- Date Complaint: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 2MRDA22246B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 WITH NOT LUCK. NOT WANTING TO BE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE I THEN TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND FRANTICALLY MANEUVERED THE VAN TO THE SIDE OF THE BUSY INTERSTATE ROAD. ONCE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD MY HUSBAND TRIED EVERY GEAR AND THE VAN WASN'T RESPONDING IN ANY OF THEM. WE ENDED UP GETTING IT TOWED TO OUR HOUSE. AFTER WE GOT HOME MY HUSBAND STARTED RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM BECAUSE HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF A VEHICLE STOP RESPONDING LIKE THAT WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS. HE SAID THIS HAS TO BE VEHICLE DEFECT AND LOOKED UP RECALLS FOR THE VAN ON THE NHTSA.ORG WEBSITE. THERE WASN'T A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THERE WERE PLENTY OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EXACT SAFETY ISSUE. AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH WE FOUND THAT THE 2004 MODEL OF THIS VAN HAD THE SAME ISSUE WHICH FORD DID DO A RECALL FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE FORD COMPANY NEEDS TO BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THAT THIS IS ALSO A BIG SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 2006 MODEL. ONE THE REASONS MY HUSBAND BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WAS BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT BY FORD AND HE TRUSTED THEIR PRODUCTS. I HOPE FORD WILL TAKE THE COMPLAINT SERIOUSLY AND STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND GET THIS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER ON THE MERCURY MONTEREY 2006 VEHICLES RESOLVED QUICKLY.
Mercury Monterey 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-09
- Date Complaint: 2019-09-20
- VIN: 2MRDA20214B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: LOWER CONTROL BOLT THAT MOUNTED TO SUBFRAME RUSTED THREW FRAME . IF NOT CAUGHT ON TIME THE TIRE WOULD SEPERATE I TOOK THE VECHICLE TO A WEDLER FOR TEMPERARY REPAIR. BUT UNFORTANLEY THE DESIGN ON THE SUBFRAME HAS HOLES SO IT ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER AND CAUSE FRAME TO RUST! ALERT WHEN BRAKING YOU MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING THAT IS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT BROKEN. VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE VECHICLE WITH PHYSICAL PROOF OF RUSTED FRAME IF NEEDED I CAN TAKE PICTURES WHEN THE TIME COMES.
Mercury Monterey 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-11
- Date Complaint: 2019-09-16
- VIN: 2MRDA22285B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 THE ENGINE, SO WE HAD A USED ENGINE PUT IN MARCH 2019, SEPT 2019 I GO TO START MY VAN AND NOTHING, THIS TIME I GET OUT AND NOTICE A HUGE PUDDLE OF OIL.. WE GET DOWN TO LOOK TO SEE WHY AND YET AGAIN THERE IS ANOTHER HOLE IN THE "NEWER" ENGINE!
Mercury Monterey 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-07
- Date Complaint: 2019-06-17
- VIN: 2MRDA22226B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 CONVERTER WAS STRIPPED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
Mercury Monterey 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-06
- Date Complaint: 2019-06-08
- VIN: 2MRDA22206B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 ALL OF THE 2004 FREESTARS AND 2005 MONTEREYS FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT YET SOMEHOW MY 2006 WITH A SEPTEMBER 2005 BUILD DATE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. SO GUESS WHAT? FORD KNOWINGLY LEFT ME IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, AND NOW I'M RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR BILL. FORD SO VERY CLEARLY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND NEVER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BY THE TIME BY VEHICLE WAS BUILT. NHTSA NEEDS TO ENCOURAGE FORD TO RECALL ALL THE 2006 AND PROBABLY ALL THE 2007S AS WELL. FORD SHOULD BE PAYING FOR MY REPAIR, NOT ME.
Mercury Monterey 2004
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-23
- Date Complaint: 2019-05-28
- VIN: 2MRZA20214B
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THURSDAY MAY 23 2019. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VAN JUST CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VAN AND GET INTO A PARKING LOT. I SAT FOR A BIT AND TRIED IT AGAIN. IT STARTED. BUT I HAD NO POWER TO GO FORWARD OR REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS JUST GONE. ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING OR ANYTHING LIKE THIS HAD HAPPENED. NO SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT .. I WAS ON A CITY STREET. I HAD JUST PULLED FORWARD FROM WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT.
Latest 5 recalls Mercury Monterey
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 14 recalls for different components of the Mercury Monterey.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Mercury Monterey 2004
- Report Received Date: 2013-03-07
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
- 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.
- Model: Mercury Monterey 2006
- Report Received Date: 2013-03-07
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
- 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.
- Model: Mercury Monterey 2005
- Report Received Date: 2013-03-07
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
- 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.
- Model: Mercury Monterey 2007
- Report Received Date: 2013-03-07
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
- 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.
- Model: Mercury Monterey 2004
- Report Received Date: 2012-01-09
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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.
Latest negative Mercury Monterey car reviews
Latest positive Mercury Monterey car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2007
If you live in the South, such as Florida, you'll know that the cooled perforated leather seats are a must-have feature in a van. Luckily, this is the only van that offers them. You'll also appreciate the other great features, such as power doors, an ultra-quiet highway ride, a compass, a dimming rear-view mirror, memory seats, pedals, mirrors, and more. You can even program your own code into the keyless door entry, so the seats adjust to you or your spouse when you enter your code to unlock the door. It's simply awesome! The workers at the plant in Canada are incredibly detail-oriented and have done an excellent job with quality.
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Vehicle year: 2007
I have owned both Dodge and Ford minivans in the past. This Mercury is a great improvement over my previous Ford Windstar vans and a world of difference over the Dodge, which was the worst vehicle I have ever owned. While my friends prefer the new Honda's and Toyota minivans, I find them way too expensive. The Honda is far noisier, the power is not as good as the Mercury, and the mileage is about the same. Also, I was able to buy the Mercury for over $3000 less with the same features as the Honda. I, for one, cannot justify the higher prices for the Honda and Toyota.
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Vehicle year: 2006
It's great to hear about your experience with different vans! From what you've shared, it sounds like the Mercury Monterey is your favorite. You've highlighted some really nice features, like the smooth and quiet ride, luxurious interior, and sporty exterior design. It's also convenient that everything is easily accessible with just the push of a button. It's clear that you really enjoy your van and it's great to hear that you receive compliments on it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Vehicle year: 2004
So far so good! I'm glad to hear that the vehicle seems to be finished perfectly, despite the slight paint blemish. It's great to hear that the ride is comfortable, handling is predictable, and pick-up is better than expected. I also love the overall features, including the heated seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and great sound system.
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Vehicle year: 2006
Wowza!! The minivan really exceeded my expectations. I didn't have any pre-conceived notions, BUT the van is a JEWEL. I bought it as a corporate lease with 62,000 miles and now it has 100,800 miles, but it's still in very good condition. The dealer in Knox. said it's in very good condition, BUT the age hurts its re-sale value. I think it's worth more due to its condition. It's a Luxury Edition with all the bells and whistles, even for the 2006 model year.
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Arch Harvey 2024-11-29
Vehicle year: 2004
We recently traded in our 2000 Olds Silhouette for the Monterey, but we have been a bit disappointed with the comparison. Although the van looks great, we have noticed that the gas mileage is not as good as we had hoped. We are currently averaging 14 miles per gallon around town and about 19 on trips. Additionally, we have noticed that the Monterey is much louder than our Silhouette, with more engine and road noise. We also found that the rear DVD player screen blocks the driver's view from the rearview mirror, which was not an issue with our Oldsmobile. Lastly, we found the auto climate control to be a bit confusing when setting temperatures for the driver, passenger, and rear. The fan speed cuts back too soon, leaving the car feeling uncomfortable. Overall, we have had some issues with the Monterey, but we are hopeful that these can be resolved.
Merle Gaylord 2024-11-24
Vehicle year: 2004
We purchased a 2004 used car with low mileage that was certified and inexpensive. Although we got a good deal on the price, our experience with the car has been less than ideal. We have had to replace the heated seats twice, and the transmission failed at only 35k miles. We also experienced a series of problems with the emissions, which unfortunately were not covered by the extended warranty that came with the certified car. The car has a clunky transmission, a loud ride, brake problems, and issues with the auto door closing mechanism. Every other option on this car has had some sort of problem or another. While many of the issues were thankfully covered under warranty, it has been a constant hassle to have the car in the shop, and there is always some sort of fee that is charged. We hope that our experience can help others make a more informed decision when purchasing a car.
Rodrick McGlynn 2024-10-11
Vehicle year: 2006
We purchased our 2006 van in 2018 with low mileage. Although it shows its age compared to newer vehicles, my wife absolutely loves it, especially the heated and cooled front seats. At 6'1
Oliver Bayer 2024-09-27
Vehicle year: 2005
Hello, I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the van I purchased 7 months ago. Unfortunately, I've had some issues with it, including having to replace the wheel bearings and hubs due to a recall. Additionally, the front brakes warped at 15000 miles (90% of which were highway miles), and it wasn't covered under warranty. Although they cut the rotors to stop the vibration, they warped again after only 2000 miles. I ended up taking the van to my own mechanic and spending $400 on front rotors and brakes. Now, the rear brakes need to be replaced, which will cost another $400. As someone who has been in sales for the last 15 years and has driven many different vans, I have never had this many problems with any van this soon. I just wanted to give you a heads up. Thank you for your time. BUYER BEWARE! By the way, I also noticed that the front windshield has a stress crack.
Lawrence Brown 2024-08-20
Vehicle year: 2004
The build quality could be improved as I have had to replace several parts in just 28K miles, including new tires, new rear brakes, a new traction control chip, and a new windshield wiper cowl. Additionally, the power doors have required adjustment three times already. The gas mileage is also not ideal, with only 14 miles per gallon in the city and 17 on the highway, which is lower than the dealer's promised 18/23. The interior materials could also be of better quality. However, I did manage to purchase the car at a great discount of $15K off the list price, which was a great bargain.