MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercury Montego

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2005 Mercury Montego
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:58:08.173Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Montego Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 135 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2007
2005: 135 complaints
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YearComplaints
20043
2005135
200685
200736

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK TRANSMISSION, AND FAILED SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160627

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS IN FLAMES AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS EMITTING SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150608

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18%

18% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180831

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051201 — fuel system, gasoline

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)

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Campaign 05V515000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061108 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,

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 MECHANI

Campaign 06V383000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110511 — PE (closed 20130207)

Idle instability

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercury Montego — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V515000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V383000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercury Montego reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Montego?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Montego have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.