2004 MERCURY MONTEREY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
346
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
3
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
The 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY has received a total of 346 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (130 complaints), Power Train (70 complaints), and Seats (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY, potentially affecting up to 726,220 vehicles.
Recall 13V081000 — SEATS
| 196,667 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 12V006000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
| 206,452 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V006000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 206,452 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 58,640 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 04V446000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 34,013 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V457000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 23,996 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
346 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Mercury Monterey. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 223,476 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 361,749.
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 .?
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
Ford Motor Company has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0598 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
A BROKEN OUTER C/V JOINT ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2005. *TT
042610 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REAR BRAKE LINING ACCELERATED WEAR. *TT
042510 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER SLIDING DOORS AND POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER OPEN/CLOSE BUTTONS - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1999. *TT
041613 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING. * AR
04125 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1991 (MODULE CALIBRATION FAILURE) - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, ADVANCED TRAC, INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS (IVD), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SERVICE TIP. ALSO INCLUDES FORD FREESTAR MY2005 AND MERCURY MONTEREY MY2005. *TT
17892 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING HIGH PITCHED WHISTLING/SQUEALING NOISE FROM FRONT EXTERIOR WHILE DRIVING. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 FREESTAR AND MONTEREY. *TT
17609 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. *TT
17538 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRACTION CONTROL/ABS LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1288. *MJ
17565 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE NOISE. *MJ
17584 — EQUIPMENT
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTERS NOT WORKING. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY.
Investigation EA09016 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Closed
Opened:
Transmission Torque Converter Failure
Investigation PE09033 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Closed
Opened:
TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE
Other Model Years of the MERCURY MONTEREY
- 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY (current)
- 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY — 136 complaints
- 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY — 54 complaints
- 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY — 12 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