MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercury Montego

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2006 Mercury Montego
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:01.997Z

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
85
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 135 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2006 85 2007: 36 complaints 2007
2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 135 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2006 85 2007: 36 complaints 2007
2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 135 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2006 85 2007: 36 complaints 2007

2006: 85 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20043
2005135
200685
200736

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

33% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH
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While traveling down the road the lights went out in the car quit running at 60 miles per hour was almost rear-ended knocked up steering wheel ended up in the ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-14

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

My 2006 Mercury monteago lunges forward when put in drive,and lunges back when put in reverse,wrecking my rear bumper and garage. Ford is very aware of this problem and does nothing about it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-21

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-10

Engine

21% · 18 reports
CRASHFIRE
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As I backed out of a parking space, the car surged & I hit another parked car behind me. Even though I had my foot on the brake, the car accelerated for a few seconds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-04

Also filed under Structure

Vehicle speed control

16% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-09

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Electrical system

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

Service brakes

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2011-05-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-02-07 Idle instability

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Mercury Montego — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 14 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Mercury Montego?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Montego have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.