2006 Mercury Montego
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Owner complaints
85 complaints5 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
The throttle body on the 2006 Mercury Montego SHOULD HAVE been recalled just like the 2007 Mercury Montego that I owned previously was recalled. It has the SAME EXACT problem! The throttle is VERY DANGEROUS as it dumps fuel without me touching the gas pedal. I have already almost killed a…
The throttle body on the 2006 Mercury Montego SHOULD HAVE been recalled just like the 2007 Mercury Montego that I owned previously was recalled. It has the SAME EXACT problem! The throttle is VERY DANGEROUS as it dumps fuel without me touching the gas pedal. I have already almost killed a pedestrian! Please help! I cannot afford to fix the car and I don't want to hurt anyone. Thank You , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Throttlebody/manifold · Vehicle speed control
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. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
- Power train
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. A local dealer was contacted…
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.
- Suspension › Subframe/mounting bracket
Drivers side rear toe bracket broke off the rear subframe. Rear subframe totally rusted through.
- Power train · Vehicle speed control
The throttle control transmission has failed me several times when I’m on the road. Thankfully it’s only left me stranded on the side of the freeway once but has made me stop during oncoming traffic several times. The wrench light comes on when the vehicle decelerates and I’m unable to accelerate.…
The throttle control transmission has failed me several times when I’m on the road. Thankfully it’s only left me stranded on the side of the freeway once but has made me stop during oncoming traffic several times. The wrench light comes on when the vehicle decelerates and I’m unable to accelerate. Once the steering wheel even locked. This happens at random times but because the code is pending mechanics can’t seem to find the issue. This has happened dozens of time where it just stops suddenly while driving. I am concerned for the safety of me and my family when driving this vehicle. Please get this issue resolved!
- Vehicle speed control
My car goes into limp mode when the cruise IS set and it approaches any incline.
- Electrical system › Wiring
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. While driving 34 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle was restarted, the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. While driving 34 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle was restarted, the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle's wiring was not installed correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving with the cruise control activated, the contact depressed the brake pedal to slow down, but the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle felt as if the vehicle were…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving with the cruise control activated, the contact depressed the brake pedal to slow down, but the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle felt as if the vehicle were accelerating. The contact stated that the vehicle was out of control. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over at 60-65 mph and quickly powered off the engine. While the vehicle was in neutral, the contact restarted the vehicle and it operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,300.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Power train · Visibility/wiper
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. Had a new alternator put on twice a brand new battery had all the fuses checked everything redone 4 weeks later same thing all over…
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. Had a new alternator put on twice a brand new battery had all the fuses checked everything redone 4 weeks later same thing all over again electrical problem with your car, this time being more alert of it I was able to pull over and save myself from another bad car accident there's a problem with your electrical in this car it's going to kill somebody it has cost me over $3,000 and now it's doing it again, huh complaints about this I am reporting it something needs to be done
- Electrical system · Power train · Service brakes
... we own a mercury montego 2006 two wheel drive V6, first time we. Bought it from a used car dealership I took it home it drove fine at the time it had 80000 miles on it went to my daughter's at night was coming home all the bells and whistles of the car went off acted like it was possessed…
... we own a mercury montego 2006 two wheel drive V6, first time we. Bought it from a used car dealership I took it home it drove fine at the time it had 80000 miles on it went to my daughter's at night was coming home all the bells and whistles of the car went off acted like it was possessed scared me to death I pulled over shut the car off back on and went down the road fine, when I got home and park the car the car started to accelerate headed right to our house, I put both my feet on the brake to stop car from moving forward threw it into park, there IS definitely a problem with this car
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 2006 mercury montego. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and caused it to be rear ended by the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the collision. The contact sustained chest pains…
TL* the contact owned a 2006 mercury montego. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and caused it to be rear ended by the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the collision. The contact sustained chest pains, but no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer for air bag failure determination. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Power train
I have owned this car for 4 years. I still owe more than its worth. My 3RD transmission just went out this morning! cvt transmissions are garbage. I was quoted 6000 for another used transmission. 4 transmissions in 4 years IS insane!
- Power train
My car has a issue with electronic throttle, I called and was told sorry your 189,000 IS over 150,000 limit to be repaired. I haven't had the car for 3 years yet. this should be a recall vs a customer care issue. I drove to my son's on monday and car loss power a total of 14 times in a 2 hr…
My car has a issue with electronic throttle, I called and was told sorry your 189,000 IS over 150,000 limit to be repaired. I haven't had the car for 3 years yet. this should be a recall vs a customer care issue. I drove to my son's on monday and car loss power a total of 14 times in a 2 hr drive. I was in heavy traffic. seems to me ford cares more about their bottom line then their customers lives. I was almost hit several times. I have had it in the shop and the alternator replaced 3 times, with them thinking this IS the issue one being replaced yesterday after the one before hand only been on their a little over a month. come to find out ford knows about the issue with their electronic throttles on vehicles from 2002 and up to date. this IS very bad business and I had purchased this car due to a accident I was in (no fault to my own) and I have a permanent disability of a messed up sciatic nerve. I was told no issue, boy was I lied to. this needs to be fixed and asap after I have spent so much in repairs already to find out that wasn't even the issue. ford needs to step up before someone dies over the negligent of the electronic throttle. I would like to hear from ford on what they are going to do about my vehicle. also the wrench light comes on the engine light when it goes into loss of power. when in traffic, it's hard to get off the road stately when your car looses power.
- Unknown or other
Electronic throttle should be a recall vs a customer care item. this IS bs and ford knows that it should be. I haven't had my car 3 yrs yet, purchased pre owned and it just hit 10 yrs and IS 186,000 miles and needed to be under 150,000 for them to fix. it just started doing this and I replaced…
Electronic throttle should be a recall vs a customer care item. this IS bs and ford knows that it should be. I haven't had my car 3 yrs yet, purchased pre owned and it just hit 10 yrs and IS 186,000 miles and needed to be under 150,000 for them to fix. it just started doing this and I replaced alternator 3 times think this was the issue. ford need to stop thinking of their bottom line and take care of their customers. I purchased this care after I was in a awful car accident (no fault of my own) that left me with a messed up sciatic nerve for rest of my life. I purchased this car as I was told no issue or recalls and it served my needs. boy was I lied to. I was almost killed yesterday driving this car due to the power loss in middle of driving. I need this repaired asap as this IS my only transportation and a known issue.
- Power train
Transmission failed with 50900 miles on the odometer. complete rebuild was necessary for car to function properly. new torque converter, valve body, two computer modules. shop owner said he has seen many of these transmissions fail and ford should issue a recall/campaign.
- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Wrench light comes on, car spits and sputters and dies. After restartitbe car, light IS off. Happens multiple times a week. car will not drive without restart.
- Engine · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving 50 mph up an incline, the vehicle jerked. As the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving 50 mph up an incline, the vehicle jerked. As the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
- Engine
When accelerating suddenly the vehicle would just shift out of gear, make a loud clunking noise and violently thrust forward and then back. It happens a lot when trying to accelerate onto a highway. It IS very scary feeling. it IS a sudden jolt. When we took the car to the dealership the repairman said has seen a lot of the harsh shifting failure with the transmission with the montego.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v006000 (power train). The manufacturer wa not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine suddenly malfunctioned and shut off. During the incident, the check engine light illuminated and the engine failure message was displayed. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine suddenly malfunctioned and shut off. During the incident, the check engine light illuminated and the engine failure message was displayed. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,600.
- Exterior lighting
While traveling home from church, my car suddenly shut down with no warning. I was in traffic and able to pull off with no power at all. When I stopped and put it in park, the car would not allow you to take it out. it would not crank even after replacing the battery. I found out the next day…
While traveling home from church, my car suddenly shut down with no warning. I was in traffic and able to pull off with no power at all. When I stopped and put it in park, the car would not allow you to take it out. it would not crank even after replacing the battery. I found out the next day that I had a blown passenger side tail light. this caused my car to cut off and ford stated that this IS what happens. this IS a very dangerous wiring issue. Apparently, the tail lights are connected to the main system and if one goes out it shuts the car off and activates the theft protection system. this needs to be looked at. if I would have been on the express way, the issue could have become serious. it was still a serious issue. thank you. *tr
- Electrical system · Power train · Unknown or other
My 2006 montego jerks and clunks feels like it IS going to drop out. It also slips into neutral from drive . The trans jerks so hard it feels like it IS going to drop on the street . First noted this with less than32000 miller. Also had to replace front engine mount $475 , full instrument cluster…
My 2006 montego jerks and clunks feels like it IS going to drop out. It also slips into neutral from drive . The trans jerks so hard it feels like it IS going to drop on the street . First noted this with less than32000 miller. Also had to replace front engine mount $475 , full instrument cluster $1100 36000million. There IS a lot of people complaining to ford but nothing IS being done.if not taken care of this will be my langford product.3ford's inmyimmediatefamily now. All will be scrapped ordering for cars from a company that takes care of its customers. Ford new the cvt trans was a problem. *tr
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt was frayed and the fabric would unravel. The failure recurred continuously for years. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the code was reset, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Engine · Power train
When I started accelerating it would studder when rpms went up and then basically wouldn't let me go over 50. I took it into car repair shop and they said my throttle body needed to be replaced. I looked online and saw this was a recent recall. have I missed out on this or what? I need some answers please! *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Idle instability
On November 29, 2012, Ford Motor Company (Ford) initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 12N03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (MY) 2005 through 2007 Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles.The program extends the…
On November 29, 2012, Ford Motor Company (Ford) initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 12N03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (MY) 2005 through 2007 Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles.The program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through May 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to Ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.Unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.Idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.Ford testing of a vehicle with a worst case throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 RPM lasting approximately 1 second, which Ford indicated was consistent with system design to limit vehicle speed and acceleration in idle control mode.Ford indicated that the test vehicle was held in place with normal brake effort and that vehicle speed remained under 4 mph without the brake pedal applied.In addition to throttle body deposit accumulation, symptoms associated with the condition may include Check Engine lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0505, P0506 or P061B.Ford attributed the surge condition to changes in idle air flow resulting from the progressive buildup of deposits in the throttle body from normal Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system operation.This condition was not adequately compensated for in the original Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration.Ford issued a technical service bulletin on August 15, 2011 (TSB 11-8-5), releasing an updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with CVT transmissions.On October 19, 2011, Ford issued a second bulletin (TSB 11-10-21) superseding TSB 11-8-5 and including updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with 6-speed transmissions.Prior to Ford issuing the TSB?s, owner?s experiencing the alleged defect either received no repairs, if dealers could not duplicate the condition, or had the throttle body cleaned or replaced, which only provided temporary correction until the throttle deposit build-up returned.Ford?s revised powertrain calibrations appear to be effective remedies for the idle instability caused by build-up of throttle body deposits.However, even after the TSB?s were released, many owners experiencing the condition continued to have difficulty with proper diagnosis and repair as dealers were often either unable to duplicate the condition or were unfamiliar with the new repair procedures.Ford's new program addresses those concerns.NHTSA's testing and complaint analysis indicate that the idle speed control issue in the subject vehicles can only occur at very low speeds, are very brief events, are easily controlled by moderate brake pedal forces and result in minor increases in vehicle speed even with no braking.This investigation is closed.The closing of this in
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10051815Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Momentary engine idle rpm surge may be intermittent and may occur, due to deposits buildup in throttle body, at low speeds, while parking or entering driveway and check engine lamp may illuminate. Models 2005-07 freestyle, 500, montego.
- 10024829Traction control lamp on--no dtc's present, or dtc p1889 in differential electronic module (dem).
- 10023294Ford\mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD and AWD ford five hundred, freestyle and mercury montego vehicles - rear brake wear. Also have an owner's letter. Updated 1/25/08.
- 10022294Transmission harsh shifting - no dtc's - mileage over 20,000 miles.
- 10022241Mil with dtc p0106 and/or p0109.
- 10021463Rear brake drag, noise, dust, and/or premature pad wear.
- 10021444Mil on with dtc p0191 - fuel rail pressure sensor circuit performance.
- 10021220Transmission shifter binding / high effort bezel replacement.
- 10021061Battery light illuminated.
- 10021037Intermittent instrument cluster operation - including gauges sweep/reset - multiple warning lights illuminated and/or reverse lights stay on. This applies to vehicles built before 02-17-06.
- 10021036Fuel gauge erratic/inaccurate and/or mil on with dtc p0463, b1202, b2627, b2879, and/or p2068.
- 10020704Air bag light on with dtc b2290 - difficult to duplicate.
- 10020134Continuously variable transaxle (cvt) noise diagnosis.
- 10019951Intermittent instrument cluster gauge sweep/reset - multiple warning lights on - reverse lights on - vehicles built before 2/17/2006.
- 10019811Intermittent bounce-back of the driver's window during one touch up operation.
- 10019807Tenths digit not displayed on odometer after 10,000 miles/kilometers.
- 10019793Noise in right front of passenger compartment - air inlet door actuator inoperative (recirculation).
- 10019068Grunt or squeak from front suspension during full lock turns - service tip.
- 10019027Noise from rear suspension - cold only.
- 10018933Harsh/erratic/slow downshifts or tip-in hesitation -- 6 speed automatic transaxle -- vehicles built before 10/17/2005.
- 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10018066Engine rpm fluctuation at highway cruising speeds - vehicles built prior to 8/2/2005.
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