MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercury Montego

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2006 Mercury Montego
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:58:10.750Z

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, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 135 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2007
2006: 85 complaints
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YearComplaints
20043
2005135
200685
200736

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

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, 20181114

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20110821

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, 20240710

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20130704

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.

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, 20240809

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20110511 — PE (closed 20130207)

Idle instability

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercury Montego — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (13 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 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Montego have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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