2005 Mercury Montego
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.
- Complaints
- 135
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 135 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 135 |
| 2006 | 85 |
| 2007 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
36% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Electrical system
21% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2016-06-27
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, 2015-06-08
Also filed under Service brakes
Vehicle speed control
18% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-08-31
Also filed under Air bags
Service brakes
16% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine
7% · 10 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-12-01Fuel system, gasoline05V515000 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.
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2006-11-08Latches/locks/linkages06V383000 On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…
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…
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2011-05-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-02-07 Idle instability
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Mercury Montego — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V515000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06V383000 · Latches/locks/linkages
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 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Montego have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.