2007 Mercury Monterey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monterey years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercury Monterey. That ranks 4th out of 4 Monterey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 123,108 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercury Monterey 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 | 4 | 57% | 123,108 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 123,108 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 29% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 117,215 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 14% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercury Monterey recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: 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 and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
Risk: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Fix: 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.
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
- Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment (EA12003) — opened Apr 23, 2012, closed May 2, 2013, led to recall 13V081000.
- Engine Stalling (PE10033) — opened Aug 23, 2010, closed Jul 15, 2011.
- 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.
Vehicle was in motion, on a highway, in traffic at approximately 65 mph. Suddenly, it was as if the car was in neutral. I coasted off to the shoulder , tried to shift the car into gear, nothing! No reverse, no forward, 1 or 3. After sitting for about 30 minutes, i attempted to shift again into all…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury monterey. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle inadvertently went into neutral. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure…
While i was driving,the 2007 monterey mini-van suddenly stopped responding to the accelerator. The brakes were still responsive, as was steering. There was absolutely no warning to this abrupt problem, and it was particularly worrisome because there were vehicles following me on the 4-lane road and…
On numerous occasions, the engine in this vehicle would stall, cut out, or completely quit running while driving or sitting at a stoplite. On acceleration, the engine would stall or cut out and the transmission would feel like it is slipping. When the engine would stall or quit running, steering…
Other Mercury Monterey years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 Monterey | 44 | 2 |
| 2005 Monterey | 119 | 3 |
| 2004 Monterey | 283 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Monterey?
Owners most often report power train, engine, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercury Monterey?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mercury Monterey a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monterey model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.