2005 Mercury Monterey
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
- 119
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
82% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 119 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 283 |
| 2005 | 119 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
82% · 98 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that the gears failed to shift into drive and reverse without warning. The wheels spun when the failure occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-03
Structure
7% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
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My son and I were putting groceries in the back of the van and the tailgate fell on his head. The automatic lift wouldn't lift up. My son had to physically lift it up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-14
Electrical system
6% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Monterey. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the contact depressed the brakes but the vehicle would not respond.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-03
Also filed under Service brakes
Engine
4% · 5 reportsAir bags
3% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
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Takata recall. Traveling on road approximately 45-50 MPH. Tried ro avoid hitting some deer who suddenly ran out from the woods in front if my van. The front passenger tire deflated after it hit the ditch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-24
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Mercury Monterey. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed and rolled over multiple times. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-03
I have a 2005 Mercury Monterey van that I've own brand new. I was driving to work this morning on the expressway and the driver side air bag deployed and passenger side air bag deployed and passenger side seat air bag deployed for no reason.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-12
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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2006-03-15Structure06V069000 On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…
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.
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2009-07-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-17 Torque converter output shaft failure
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2009-11-10Engineering analysisClosed 2012-02-02 Transmission Torque Converter Failure
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2010-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-07-15 Engine Stalling
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2011-09-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-12-07 Service Jack Failure
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2012-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 2013-05-02 Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment
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2012-06-29Power train12V006000 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…
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2012-09-28EQClosed 2012-12-31 Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
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2013-03-28Seats13V081000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Mercury Monterey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 98 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V069000 · Structure
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 12V006000 · Power train
- Recall 13V081000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Mercury Monterey?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 82% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Monterey have?
- 4 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.