2006 Mercury Montego problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the 2006 Mercury Montego with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 23.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 14.9%.
Complaints121
Crashes11
Fires1
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 23.1% · 28
Engine 14.9% · 18
Vehicle speed control 11.6% · 14
Electrical system 5.8% · 7
Engine and engine cooling 5.0% · 6
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.0% · 6
Structure 4.1% · 5
Suspension 4.1% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that the vehicle began exhibiting an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was told that the rear differential failed and recommended a complete overhaul. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 98,000. Power train · reported at 98,000 miles
I have a 2006 Mercury Montego automatic with 47,000 miles and now when I go to pass someone or going up a hill the car will either feel like it is in neutral and then pops into drive really hard. I don't think this is normal for a 2006 with low miles. Did Mercury ever have a transmission recall on these cars. If not maybe they should investigate the problem. Power train
I have a 2006 Mercury Montego awd. At slow speeds the transmission seems to lurch in both drive and reverse. It has been doing this since brand new. It has 65,000 miles on it now and it seems to be worsening with age. On october 20th, 2010 the slow speed lurch in reverse caused the vehicle to back into a pole causing body damage to the decklid and bumper. Power train · reported at 65,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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