Recalls ·2005 Mercury Montego AWD

2005 Mercury Montego AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Mercury Montego AWD; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 135 complaints, most often about electrical system.

Recalls2
Complaints135
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 06V383000 · 05 Oct 2006

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.

Remedy: 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 — MountingCampaign 05V515000 · 09 Nov 2005

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system11 · 28%
Power train9 · 22%
Vehicle speed control7 · 18%
Engine7 · 18%
Structure6 · 15%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Latches/locks/linkages2 · 5%
Exterior lighting2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20147
20158
201611
20173
20184
20191
20204
20211
20251

From owner complaints

Started 2005 montego to pick up fianc from work, got back inside after brushing snow off the car and i pressed the throttle to drop the idle speed, all of the gauges on my instrument panel went black (tach,speed,fuel,water temp,ac/heater), my reverse lights came on, my stereo had really loud static coming through it…

Electrical system · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. When the contact attempted to close the driver's door, the latching mechanism did not engage. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…

Latches/locks/linkages · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

In freezing weather, door latches will not latch and the door remains open. This only happens when the car is left outside and is not "fixed" until the door mechanisms warm up from being in the sun. Due to this issue we are unable to drive the vehicle until the doors latch again. I've been told my car was not affected…

Structure · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

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 135,000

Power train · Mar 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20052
20071

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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