2005 Mercury Montego Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montego years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercury Montego. That is the most of any Montego model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (49 complaints, 36%), typically at around 57,928 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 135owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercury Montego problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 49 | 36% | 57,928 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 27 | 20% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 18% | 83,155 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 12% | 21,825 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 7% | 106,243 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 4% | 53,018 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 4% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 4% | 109,121 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 71,348 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 147,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 48,936 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercury Montego recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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 latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: 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).
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Idle instability (PE11018) — opened May 11, 2011, closed Feb 7, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
When lowering the original car's manual scissor jack it gave out half way down causing the vehicle to drop onto my driveway suddenly. The threading on the power screw seem fine but the pin that it feeds through on the other end looks mangled (see pictures). When the jack dropped it sounded like the…
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Other Mercury Montego years
← 2004 Montego · 2006 Montego →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Montego | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 Montego | 85 | 0 |
| 2005 | 135 | 2 |
| 2004 Montego | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Montego?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercury Montego?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Mercury Montego a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montego model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.