2004 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 2004 Mercury Monterey problems
The 2004 Mercury Monterey is known to have several common problems, with transmission issues being the most prevalent. The transmission is reported to fail, causing the car to die while driving. This issue is serious and can lead to accidents, especially if it happens unexpectedly.
Another problem with the 2004 Mercury Monterey is the electrical system. The PCM (powertrain control module) is known to short out due to moisture, causing all transmission shifting and engine regulation to fail. This issue is also potentially dangerous, as it can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
The alternator is another component that has caused problems for 2004 Mercury Monterey owners. In some cases, the engine has been reported to shut off immediately after the alternator was installed. This issue can be frustrating and potentially dangerous, especially if it occurs while driving.
In addition to these specific issues, the 2004 Mercury Monterey has a lower reliability rating compared to other vehicles in its class. It ranks 23rd out of 28 generations, with a high number of complaints related to transmission problems.
It is important to note that these issues are based on complaints from owners of the 2004 Mercury Monterey and may not be representative of all vehicles in this model year. However, they do provide a useful indication of common problems that have been reported by owners.
How many miles per gallon does a 2004 Mercury Monterey get?
2004 Mercury Monterey MPG
Based on data from 4 vehicles, 291 fuel-ups and 118,750 miles of driving, the 2004 Mercury Monterey gets a combined Avg MPG of 18.64 with a 0.31 MPG margin of error.
What engine is in a 2004 Mercury Monterey?
4.2 L V62004 Mercury Monterey / Engine
Mercury Monterey comes with only one engine, the bigger of the two offered on the Freestar. Its 4.2-liter V6 delivers 201 horsepower and 263 pounds-feet of torque.
What was the last year for the Mercury Monterey?
1974
Following the 1974 model year, Mercury discontinued the Monterey, consolidating its full-size range down to the Marquis and Colony Park station wagon.
How much does a 2005 Mercury Monterey weigh?
4,340 to 4,567 lbs2005 Mercury Monterey / Curb weight
5,660 lbs. 26.0 gal. 263 lb-ft. 3,500 lbs.
How many miles per gallon does a 2004 Mercury Monterey get?
2004 Mercury Monterey MPG
Based on data from 4 vehicles, 291 fuel-ups and 118,750 miles of driving, the 2004 Mercury Monterey gets a combined Avg MPG of 18.64 with a 0.31 MPG margin of error.
What was the last year for the Mercury Monterey?
1974
Following the 1974 model year, Mercury discontinued the Monterey, consolidating its full-size range down to the Marquis and Colony Park station wagon.
What engine is in a 1956 Mercury Monterey?
Mercury added yet another model in 1956 – the Medalist – but the Monterey was still the mainstay, selling more than 100,000 units. The car was an updated and re-trimmed version of the 1955 model, but had a 312-cid, 210-hp V-8 engine. The Monterey also gained four-door “Sport” and hardtop sedan.
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.
2004 Mercury Monterey car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Monterey problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Seats problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Mercury Monterey vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2004 Mercury Monterey
The NHTSA has received 282 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Mercury Monterey. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2004 Mercury Monterey vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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 .?
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-29
- 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
- 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-23
- 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.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-27
- 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-09
- 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.
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-23
- 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-22
- VIN: 2MRDA20274B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RPMS INCREASED, BUT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-11
- VIN: 2MRDA20204B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-03
- VIN: 2MRDA20244B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PURCHASED THE 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY VAN VIN [XXX] FROM GOOD FRIENDS, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY FAMILY THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND OUTPUTSHAFT FAILED, UPON TELLING MY FRIENDS ABOUT THIS THEY GAVE ME A LETTER FROM FORD STATING THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE PARTS, SO I CALL SHEEHY FORD IN RICHMOND VA, THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PART......THEN I CALL RICHMOND FORD AND THEY TELL ME SHEEHY FORD PERFORMED THE RECALL...SO I CALL SHEEHY FORD AND TRY TO GET AN EXPLANATION, THEN THEY TELL ME IT WAS PERFORMED 18,000 MILES AGO, MY FRIENDS THAT SOLD ME THE VAN SAID THAT THE RECALL WAS NEVER PERFORMED, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS? IT SOUNDS TO ME THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO PERFORM THE WORK TO FIX THE RECALLED PARTS, THERE MUST BE PAPERWORK WHERE THE WORK WAS COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF ON....AND ACCORDING TO FORD ONLY 18,000 MILES AGO, THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED AT 92,000 MILES, THE VAN CURRENTLY HAS 110,000 MILES...CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME? THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-12
- VIN: 2MRDA202348
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY BECAME VERY HARD. THE FAILURE BEGAN TWENTY DAYS AGO AND WORSENED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,320. THE VIN WAS INVALID. CONTACT REPORTS THAT STEERING BALLJOINT WAS HEAVILY AND CORRODED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-22
- VIN: 2MRDA202X4B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND THE GAS PEDAL DID NOTHING BUT REV, W/OUT ANY ACCELERATION. I TOWED IT TO MY HOUSE AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE GEARS. MY PROBLEM IS A FORD RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME IT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE ON MY VEHICLE, WHAT CAN I DO?
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-21
- VIN: 2MRDA202X4B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AS OF TODAY, JANUARY 22, 2018, I HAD TO HAVE THE VAN TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AS YESTERDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE IN LIGHT TRAFFIC. PRAISE GOD WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A NEARBY PARKING LOT UNTIL THE WRECKER CAME. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE IT HAS BECOME CLEAR THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS AND REPEAT INCIDENTS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY TORQUE CONVERTERS. THE SHOP I'VE TAKING MINE TO ACTUALLY REBUILDS THEM. AS FOR THE INCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED ON THE 21ST, WAS DRIVING WHEN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND ONCE VAN WAS PULLED OFF ROAD AND PARKED, CAR WAS STILL RUNNING; HOWEVER, NO MATTER WHAT GEAR I WOULD PUT IT IN, THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT, JUST REVVING.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2MRZA20204B
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE VEHICLE THAT CAUSED A BURNING ODOR. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SQUEALED WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AT STIVERS FORD LINCOLN IN WAUKEE, IOWA. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT CONFIRMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V457000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-08
- VIN: 2MRDA20274B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOTH INTER AND OUTER SIDE PANEL IS RUSTED OUT, THAT CAN CAUSED TIRE TO BLOW OUT
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-12
- VIN: 2MRZA20274B
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING IN VAN BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER.HAD TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION AND NEW BELT..STILL DIFFICULT TO STEER.SITTING STILL OR GOING AROUND TURNS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-13
- VIN: 2MRZA20224B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY CHILDREN AND MY FRIENDS WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE I WAS HAVING A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FACTORY RECALL THEREFORE I'M CONTACTING YOU BECAUSE I LIVED IN MY VAN EVERYTHING I OWNED WAS IN THERE PERSONALLY AND I HAD LIABILITY ON MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I'M HOMELESS AND NOW I NEED HELP THE VAN IS COMPLETELY DESTROYED ALONG WITH EVERYTHING INSIDE DOWN A BACK-ROAD WE WERE LUCKY TO GET OUT ALIVE LUCKILY THERE WAS NO FATALITY..UPDATED 08/23/17 *BF *CN
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-04
- VIN: 2MRDA20264B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. HE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THEN DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS HOME WHERE HE CALLED KINSEL FORD (3355 EASTEX FWY, BEAUMONT, TX 77706 (409) 899-4000). SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN MARCH OF 2016 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN), THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE FOR THE SAME REASON AS THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 142,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-01
- VIN: 2MRDA20254B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PURCHASED THE 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. I BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES AROUND NOVEMBER OF 2016 WITH LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, OR EXCELLERATING. THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO HAVE ISSUES AFTER IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR MORE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. I BELIEVE IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER, AFTER READIN ABOUT ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL. I CHECKED AND THE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED IN 2013. I HAVE READ MANY CASES WHERE THESE VEHICLES CONTINUE TO HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES AFTER THE RECALL HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-30
- VIN: 2MRDA20204B
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO VEER INTO ANOTHER LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER (LANDMARK FORD) OFFERED TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE FOR $100. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 111,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-16
- VIN: 2MRDA20284B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION WON'T ENGAGE. PULLING OUT OF GAS STATION, IT WOULDN'T MOVE. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS RECALLED, AND WORK WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-04
- VIN: 2MRZA20274B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TAMARA RECALL. ON 5/26/15 THE MAN I BOUGHT MY 04 MERCURY MONTEREY VAN 4.2L HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT SURGING WHEN STOPPING OR BARELY MOVING. FOUND BAD TRANS,HAD IT REBUILT, FOUND MOTOR MOUNT, TRANS RANGE SENSOR BAD ALSO TORQUE CONVERTER AND OVER HAUL KIT,3 SHIFT SOL AND REVERSE BOOST VALVE. 6 MONTHS LATER I BOUGHT IT.ON DEC7,2016 MY VAN DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT TO ME I COULD TELL IT HAD A SKIP AND SEEMED SLUGESHED WHEN IT WOULD SHIFT. MY CHECK ENGINE,AND TRANSAXLE LIGHT CAME ON AS LONG AS I KEEP IT IN 1,3OR DRIVE IT DON'T COME ON OR BLINK SO I LOOKED IN THE OWNERS GUIDE TO SEE IF I COULD FIND SOMETHING. SEEN WHERE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, AND ALOT MORE. SO I GOT ON THE FORDS WEBSITE SEEN A LIST OF RECALLS SO I PUT MY VIN# IN AND SURE ENOUGH THERE I WAS.I HAVE ALMOST GOT HIT WHEN I WAS TRYING TO GET BACK HOME. IF MY VAN HAD COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND STARTED DO ALL OF THAT WHEN I WAS GETTING ON OR OFF THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE,ON A TRAIN TRACK IT COULD OF BEEN BAD IT. IT COULD OF KILLED US.AND IT SEEMS LIKE WHAT IS GOING ON NOW SO I WILL SAY TRANSAXLE, POWER TRAIN, TOQUE CONVERTER AND OVER HAUL KIT,3SHIFT SOL, AND BOOST VALVE IF I WAS A GUESSING ALL I KNOW IS I WANT MY VAN AGAIN BACK RUNNING RIGHT AGAIN. RT
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-01
- VIN: 2MRDA20284B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED HESTITATION AND VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,500.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-04
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2LRDA20274B
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION AND BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-19
- VIN: 2MRDA20254B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
2004 Mercury Monterey recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2004 Mercury Monterey.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: WHEELS:HUB
- Summary: CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB.
- Consequence: IF THE CRACKS WERE TO PROGRESS, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. WHEEL SEPARATION MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR.
- Consequence: IF THIS LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, IT MAY CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR FLUID TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SEATED PROPERLY AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Negative 2004 Mercury Monterey car reviews
Positive 2004 Mercury Monterey car reviews
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Hi there! I just wanted to share that this van has been the best auto purchase I've made in over 40 years of driving. I've only had to make two repairs in the past six years - a door lock and an AC compressor last year - which only cost me a total of $900.00. I find this van to be really solid on the road and comfortable for my 6'2
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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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Great vehicle! It has great NVH, great fuel economy, great performance, and great space for long trips. Plus, it has great features like an info center and folding rear seats. It's just a fun car to drive.
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Great to hear that you're enjoying the improvements made to the latest model! It's fantastic to see that there are more features, better pickup and a more comfortable ride.
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I moved up from a Ford Windstar to the new Mercury Monterey and I love the luxury of the Monterey. The power is more than adequate for a fully loaded mini-van. And with the entertainment system, it's the perfect family car for our frequent trips to Las Vegas.
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Arch Harvey 2024-11-29
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
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.
Lawrence Brown 2024-08-20
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.