MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercury Monterey

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2004 Mercury Monterey
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Monterey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 283 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2005 2006: 44 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007
2004: 283 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004283
2005119
200644
20077

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 46%

46% of complaints: power train — 130 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS IN MY MERCURY MONTEREY WE WERE IN THE PROCESS OF LEAVING . SHE TURNED THE KEY 1 SPOT ON THE IGNITION AND PULLED ON THE GEAR SELECTOR. MY VAN WITH MY CHILD ROLLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070419

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 70 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving through a drive thru, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral and was unable to shift into the intended gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240502

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 15 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED MY THIRD ROW SEAT WAS BOUNCING SOME, WHEN I STOPPED I FOUND THAT THE LATCH HOLDING THE SEAT DOWN WAS UNATTACHED. WHEN I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER HE SAID THAT IT IS RUSTED THROUGH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121030

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 14 distinct reports on file.

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BOTH INTER AND OUTER SIDE PANEL IS RUSTED OUT, THAT CAN CAUSED TIRE TO BLOW OUT

NHTSA ODI report, 20171208

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031110 — steering

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SEATED PROPERLY AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTA

Campaign 03V457000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040920 — wheels

CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Campaign 04V446000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090715 — PE (closed 20091117)

TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE

I 20091110 — EA (closed 20120202)

Transmission Torque Converter Failure

I 20100823 — PE (closed 20110715)

Engine Stalling

I 20110913 — PE (closed 20121207)

Service Jack Failure

I 20111221 — PE (closed 20120427)

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

I 20120423 — EA (closed 20130502)

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

R 20120629 — power train

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENT

Campaign 12V006000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120928 — EQ (closed 20121231)

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing

R 20130328 — seats

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in,

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Custom

Campaign 13V081000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Mercury Monterey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (130 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V457000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V446000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V006000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V081000 (seats) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Mercury Monterey 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 2004 Mercury Monterey?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Mercury Monterey have?

5 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.