2006 MERCURY MONTEGO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
120
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO
The 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO has received a total of 120 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (19 complaints), Engine (18 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO
120 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.
Drivers side rear toe bracket broke off the rear subframe. Rear subframe totally rusted through.
The throttle control transmission has failed me several times when I’m on the road. Thankfully it’s only left me stranded on the side of the freeway once but has made me stop during oncoming traffic several times. The wrench light comes on when the vehicle decelerates and I’m unable to accelerate. Once the steering wheel even locked. This happens at random times but because the code is pending mechanics can’t seem to find the issue. This has happened dozens of time where it just stops suddenly while driving. I am concerned for the safety of me and my family when driving this vehicle. Please get this issue resolved!
Safety Rating for the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSP-12N03 — ENGINE
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE. MODELS 2005-07 FREESTYLE, 500, MONTEGO. *PE
19722 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB
19107 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - AIR INLET DOOR ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE (RECIRCULATION). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 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 — 190 complaints
- 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO (current)
- 2007 MERCURY MONTEGO — 44 complaints
Other MERCURY Models
- MERCURY SABLE — 7,190 total complaints
- MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS — 4,949 total complaints
- MERCURY MILAN — 3,211 total complaints
- MERCURY COUGAR — 2,646 total complaints
- MERCURY MOUNTAINEER — 2,646 total complaints
- MERCURY VILLAGER — 2,205 total complaints
- MERCURY MARINER — 1,716 total complaints
- MERCURY MYSTIQUE — 1,510 total complaints