2007 Mercury Montego Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montego years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercury Montego. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Montego model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (12 complaints, 33%), typically at around 83,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 36owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 33% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 25% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 90,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 11,203 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 96,882 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 800 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 112,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercury Montego recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was due…
Reference tsb 11-10-21, the car will surge and try to move forward quickly when at low idle and slowly moving at times when the car is close to another car such as parking in a parking lot. If the driver isn't quick-reacting with the foot already on the brake pedal, the auto could move quickly and…
Multiple instances of my car accelerating while in a lower rpm such as at a stop light, drive thru window and parking lots. Especially increased instances when the air conditioning is running. This also causes the car to die completely in some cases. I have to try to pull over somewhere in order to…
I got my 2007 mercury montego premier from my mom, who i bought it from. At that time, there was only 52,000 miles on it. At 52,000 miles, whenever the car would be put in drive or reverse, it would lunge forward. Over the years, the problem has gotten worse and worse where now when putting green…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury montego. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt hesitated to unlatch intermittently. In addition, after the driver side seat belt was unlatched, it no longer latched into place. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Other Mercury Montego years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 Montego | 85 | 0 |
| 2005 Montego | 135 | 2 |
| 2004 Montego | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Montego?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercury Montego?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.