2006 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 2006 Mercury Monterey problems
The Mercury Monterey, particularly the 2006 model, has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. The most significant issues seem to be related to the transmission, with a total of 17 complaints across the 1st generation Monterey models (2004-2007).
- Transmission Failure: The 2005 Monterey has the highest number of transmission-related complaints, with 7 reports of transmission failure. This issue was also reported in the 2004 Monterey, with 6 complaints of transmission failure. The problem seems to persist in the 2006 Monterey, with 2 complaints of transmission failure and 2 complaints of the car "dying while driving".
- Transmission Going Out: Another common transmission problem is the transmission going out, which was reported 6 times in the 2004 Monterey. This issue can lead to the car being inoperable and may require significant repairs or replacement of the transmission system.
- Timing Chain Oil Leak: The 2007 Monterey has 1 complaint of a timing chain oil leak. This issue can lead to decreased engine performance and potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Information Center Out: The 2006 Monterey has 2 complaints of the information center going out. This problem can affect the car's ability to display important information, such as speed, fuel level, and warning lights, potentially impacting the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely.
These problems have been reported by owners and are not necessarily indicative of all 2006 Mercury Monterey vehicles. However, potential buyers should be aware of these common issues and consider them when making their purchasing decision. It is also recommended to have any used vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic before purchasing to identify any potential problems.
How many miles per gallon does a 2006 Mercury Monterey get?
The 2006 Monterey gets 17 MPG overall, with 15 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.
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.
Who makes Mercury Monterey?
The Mercury Monterey is a series of full sized cars that were manufactured by the Mercury division of Ford from 1952 to 1974.
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 2006 Mercury Monterey get?
The 2006 Monterey gets 17 MPG overall, with 15 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.
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.
Who makes Mercury Monterey?
The Mercury Monterey is a series of full sized cars that were manufactured by the Mercury division of Ford from 1952 to 1974.
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.
2006 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
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Mercury Monterey vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Mercury Monterey
The NHTSA has received 44 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Mercury Monterey. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Mercury Monterey vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-26
- 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
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-29
- 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-29
- 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-07
- 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-06
- 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-23
- VIN: 2MRDA22216B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DRIVING DOWN THE STREET...LOST ALL FORWARD MOVEMENT. EVERYTHING WAS RUNNING, JUST NO ENGAMENT OF TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-14
- VIN: 2MRDA22206B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TAKATA INFLATORS. DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE JUST STOPS MOVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.BELIEVE SOLENOID TO DRIVE TRANNY IS FAULTY.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-22
- VIN: 2MRDA22226B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, JUST NORMAL DRIVING, POSTED SPEED OR BELOW,. HAD GAS PEDAL DOWN AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER. HAD TO PUSH TO THE SIDE. CAN MOVE GEAR SHIFT, BUT CAR DOESN'T GO INTO ANY DIRECTION, FORWARD OR BACKWARD.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-12
- VIN: 2MRDA222X6B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ITS RACING ALSO THE CRUSE CONTROL SPEED UP MORE THAN IT SHOULD MY FAMILY AND ARE NOT SAFE WHEN GOING ON A LONG ROAD TRIP HOW WOULD YOU FEEL HAVING A BREAK DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE AND ON THE HIGH WAY BECAUSE OF THE BAD TRANSMISSION YOU PUT IN THE VEHICLE PLEASE FIX IT PLEASE
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-16
- VIN: 2MRDA22266B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,080.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-01
- VIN: 2MRDA22266B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE, THE TRANSMISSION STALLED AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION WAS CONTAMINATED WITH WATER AND NEEDED TO BE REBUILT, THE FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE WIPER COWL NEEDED TO BE REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE10033 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-21
- VIN: 2MRDA22236B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY LOST TRANSMISSION. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. REPAIR ATTEMPT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD IT WAS TORQUE CONVERTER.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-03
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WAS DRIVING DOWN MAIN STREET IN MONROE WIS WHEN CAR JUST WENT IN TO NEUTRAL AND WE JUST COST. LUCKILY HAD ENOUGH SPEED TO GET IN A PARKING LOT. LEFT 2 86 YEAR OLDS AND 1 92 YEAR OLD SITTING IN THE VAN AT 10:30 AT NIGHT LUCKILY A RELATIVE COULD GET US. TOWED VAN TO DEALER WAS TOLD TORQUE CONVERTER HAD STRIPPED THE OUT PUT SHAFT SPLINES THAT THIS WAS A RECALL ON THE YEAR BEFORE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-01
- VIN: 2MRDA22276B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-02
- VIN: 2MRDA22276B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC SAYS THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE BURNED UP. IT APPEARS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER INCIDENTS IN WHICH THIS HAS HAPPENED
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-01
- VIN: 2MRDA22236B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE AND DO NOT WANT TO INCUR THE EXPENSE REPLACING ANOTHER. WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE ACTED AS IF IT SLIPPED OR POPPED OUT OF GEAR AS I WAS GOING DOWN A FAIRLY BUSY STREET. I HAD LOST ALL GEARS. I COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER BUT NO GEARS WOULD ENGAGE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY RESIDENCE THEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP. NOT SURE HOW MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE YOU NEED BEFORE NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER TO DECLARE A RECALL, BUT I'M SURE THE COMPLAINTS WRITTEN ON THIS SITE REPRESENT A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE OR ARE HAVING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE AS THE 2004 AND 2005 MODEL YEAR THAT FOR SOME REASON DID GET A RECALL ISSUED. IT IS TIME THE 2006 MODELS WERE INCLUDED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-17
- VIN: 2MRDA22216B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TORQUE CONVERTER IS STRIPPING. 2004 AND 2005 RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT 2006. SAME CAR. SAME TRANSMISSION. SAME TORQUE CONVERTER.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-04
- VIN: 2MRDA22256B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIFT FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-29
- VIN: 2MRDA22226B
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE 3RD ROW PASSENGER SEAT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND DISCOVERED THE SEAT BRACKET WAS LOOSE. UPON REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE GARAGE, WE OBSERVED RUST ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND CHECKING ON WEBSITES TO DETERMINE A POSSIBLE FIX TO THIS ISSUE, WE DISCOVERED THERE HAD BEEN A PREVIOUS 2013 FORD MOTOR CO RECALL #13S01 - CORROSION OF THIRD ROW SEAT ATTACHMENT (NHTSA ACTION # EA12003). HOWEVER BECAUSE WE BOUGHT OUR VEHICLE AND LIVE IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY, OUR VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL (EVEN THOUGH OUR STATE USES LOTS OF SALT ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER SEASON). ON OCTOBER 29, 2015 I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS RUST AND ADVISED I CONTACT THE NATIONAL FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION. I DID SO AND WAS ADVISED THERE WAS NO ACTIVE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. (AT NO TIME IN THE PAST WAS I INFORMED OF THE 2013 RECALL!) FORD ADVISED THEY COULD NOT HELP AND I SHOULD KEEP MY RECEIPTS FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT SHOULD A FUTURE RECALL BE ISSUED. I BELIEVE THIS IS RIDICULOUS IN LIGHT OF THE FACT THERE WAS ALREADY A RECALL AND THE ONLY REASON I WASN'T INCLUDED IS BECAUSE OF THE STATE IN WHICH I RESIDE AND PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. KENTUCKY USES SALT ON THEIR ROADWAYS JUST LIKE SEVERAL SURROUNDING STATES--ILLINOIS, OHIO, INDIANA, WEST VIRGINIA--THAT WERE INCLUDED IN THE 2013 RECALL. IF THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A SAFETY ISSUE (NOW I'M CONCERNED TO HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE 3RD ROW SEAT FOR FEAR OF THEIR INJURY OR HEAVEN-FORBID DEATH), THEN WHY WON'T THEY FIX MY VEHICLE?
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-31
- VIN: 2MRDA22206B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED AND LOST ALL THE GEARS. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE VAN. I STARTED IT BACK UP AND WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THROUGH ALL OF THE GEARS BUT WOULD NOT MOVE JUST REV THE RPMS. HAD IT TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE AND WAS ADVISED THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS HAPPENING WITH THE TORQUE GETTING STRIPPED. CONTACTED FORD TO BE ADVISED IT WAS NOT INCLUDED FOR MY VIN EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE HAPPENING WITH OTHER VANS SAME YEAR AND MAKE. FORD REFUSES TO ASSIST OR COVER THIS REPAIR.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-20
- VIN: 2MRDA22246B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. MA 10/2
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-27
- VIN: 2MRDA22246B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE MAKING CLANKING NOISE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS SAID IT IS IN TRANSMISSION AND COULD INVOLVE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AGAIN. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-20
- VIN: 2MRDA22246B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CROSSING OVER BUSY ROAD AND WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER. ALL IT DID WAS REV THE ENGINE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE TO A SIDE ROAD AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER THAT WAS BAD. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-27
- VIN: 2MRDA22256B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,056.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-14
- VIN: 2MRDA22246B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WAS AT STOP LIGHT WENT TO PULL OFF AND IT STOPPED AND LOST POWER AT THE LIGHT PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER HAD IT TOWED. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER ISSUE THAT FORD RECALLED FOR THE 2005 YEAR MERCURY MONTEREY BUT NOT FOR THE 2006 YEAR MODEL. I CALLED FORD AND THE TOLD ME THEY WAS SORRY BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN OR COULD DO FOR ME. *TR
2006 Mercury Monterey recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2006 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: 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: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Negative 2006 Mercury Monterey car reviews
Positive 2006 Mercury Monterey car reviews
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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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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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Your Mercury Monterey is absolutely fantastic! It's the best minivan out there, with so many features that it's hard to mention them all. The van has everything you need, including a smooth and quiet ride. It has the features of a $50,000 luxury car, with beautiful wood accents in the steering wheel, doors, dash, and around the radio. The leather seats are incredibly comfortable, and there's plenty of cargo room - even more when the rear seats are folded down. And let's be clear, anyone who says Mercury is just for older people is sadly mistaken. 10 years ago, I might have agreed, but now Mercury is for the young and middle-aged, and I think they're great vehicles!
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In my opinion, the Monterey is the best van out there. It is loaded with luxury features and has a powerful 4.2L V6. If you're looking for a great van, I highly recommend the Monterey.
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The Mercury Monterrey is definitely an upgrade from the Town and Country that I traded in for it. Not only does it have slightly better mileage, but it is also of much better quality. While I liked the T&C, I absolutely love the Monterrey. It has a lot more style and is more appealing both inside and out.
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2006 Mercury Monterey Problems and Complaints - 2 Issues
Problem with your 2006 Mercury Monterey? Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2006 Mercury Monterey.
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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