2005 MERCURY MONTEGO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
190
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
The 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO has received a total of 190 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (25 complaints), Power Train (25 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (24 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO, potentially affecting up to 262,743 vehicles.
Recall 06V383000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 139,537 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 05V515000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 123,206 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
190 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
This vehicle had a recall performed on it. In the recall, it states that the door does not latch properly in colder weather. Vehicle has been brought to the dealership. They have stated that they have performed the recall service. But when the car is driven, the door still does not latch which causes a safety issue because it will open randomly. This has been brought to Ford’s attention and they have not been able to help with a solution.
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.
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
Ford Motor Company has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0614 — SUSPENSION:REAR
NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION - COLD ONLY. *TT
06114 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT
18730 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES WITH A CVT TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE TRANSAXLE OIL PAN AREA. *TT
0532 — SUSPENSION:REAR
SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM - VEHICLES BUILT 7/12/2004 THROUGH 9/21/2004. *TT
0547 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THUMPING NOISE OR ROUGHNESS FROM REAR BRAKES. *TT
18479 — SUSPENSION
SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *EH
18412 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS AND PEDALS OPERATION. *TT
18417 — SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN COLD. *TT
18361 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OIL LEAK FROM POWER TRANSFER UNIT. *EH
19083 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INTERMITTENT BOUNCE-BACK OF THE DRIVER'S WINDOW DURING ONE TOUCH UP OPERATION. *TT
Showing 10 of 11 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY MONTEGO
- 2004 MERCURY MONTEGO — 4 complaints
- 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO (current)
- 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO — 120 complaints
- 2007 MERCURY MONTEGO — 44 complaints
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- MERCURY VILLAGER — 2,205 total complaints
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