2005 Mercury Montego owner complaints

2005 mercury montego AWD rear differential failure, needing replacement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unusual clicking noise and the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact to replace the transmission. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 58,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

I own a 2005 mercury montego. While driving various speeds, all of the instrument panel gauges would illuminate and drop to zero and the seat belt indicators would illuminate and chime. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission began to slip violently in a jerking motion. In addition, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The failure occurred nineteen different times. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they informed the service warranty expired. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

Purchased car on 10/3/2011 from drivetime motors. On the way home, car had obvious transmission problems. Took in for service on 10/5/2011, and transmission was replaced. Upon testing, prior to pick up, the mechanic found that transmission to be a bad one. Replaced with another lkq transmission. Picked up car on 10/27/11. On 10/29/2011, the check transmission light alerted in car. Parked car at home. On 10/30/11, drove car 2 miles to church and backed car into parking space along tree line. An hour later, sent child to retrieve an item from the trunk. Child walked around to the trunk and used key fob to open the trunk. As he leaned to remove items from the trunk, car rolled backwards and knocked him down, luckily, car was stopped by tree limbs on ravine of tree line, as child rol

My 2005 mercury montego with just over 18, 000 miles suddenly went dead, while partially pulled out in traffic. It was traced to the CVT transmission. No harm occurred, but I am going to get rid of the car. I also noticed info on the internet with CVT problems. I see too that Ford pulled out the CVT transmissions on its new models for the sable (which was the montego) and taurus. I had to pay just over $1900 on this repair--which I do not believe is fair, as it appears to be a defect with the CVT. *tr

While driving down the freeway at about 50 MPH I went to accelerate and the transmission sputtered and then tried to downshift but instead locked up and caused the cars front tires to squeal and a rapid slow down. This failure occurs anytime I try to accelerate to pass a vehicle. With careful driving I can minimize it but am not able to accelerate very well. Dealership has told me to replace the transmission at my cost. *tr

Started 2005 montego to pick up fianc from work, got back inside after brushing snow off the car and I pressed the throttle to drop the idle speed, all of the gauges on my instrument panel went black (tach,speed,fuel,water temp,ac/heater), my reverse lights came on, my stereo had really loud static coming through it and my wipers/heater stopped working. Came back a few hours later and gauges worked but check engine, transmission and charging systems lights were on. I put it in gear because I thought the issue was gone and as soon as I got to about 1500 RPM my gauges went black so I stopped and when the idle speed dropped back down my gauges came back on. I tried my headlights and they go out every time my gauges go out, which is any time I get over 1500 RPM.

Mercury montego 2005 instrument panel has been going on and off for two years. Getting longer duration before panel comes back on. The interior is pitch black, I don't know how fast I am going, how much gas I have. My back up lights remain on when panel goes . Drivers behind me stay clear, thinking I am backing up. I have no air conditioner. I have radio , head lights , brake lights . I did not try the cruise control because I am scared to death. .it is over a 600.00 repair..I googled and others have the same problem. It is d a n g er ous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. While driving 35 MPH the temperature gauge went from normal to zero and then back up to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wire that caused the temperature gauge to malfunction was replaced. The failure could cause high voltage in the electrical circuit, which could have lead to a fire. The current mileage was 57,080. The failure mileage was 54,956. Updated 11/13/09.*lj the consumer also stated the engine light illuminated as well. The mechanic found three codes stored for the engine coolant temperature circuit. They indicated an intermittent high voltage in the ect circuit. The freeze frame date showed 40 degrees indicating the circuit was open at some point. Extensive testing was done of the coolant sensor and related

In freezing weather, door latches will not latch and the door remains open. This only happens when the car is left outside and is not "fixed" until the door mechanisms warm up from being in the sun. Due to this issue we are unable to drive the vehicle until the doors latch again. I've been told my car was not affected by the recall (#06s45), but I feel that I have the exact problem described and would like to get the issue fixed so I don't have to worry about it the rest of winter.

I bought a 2005 mercury montego used in 2012. Starting last year during extreme cold weather the drivers side door will open but when you go to close it the door will not latch. It will latch once the weather has warmed up or the car itself has warmed up enough inside. The condition goes away in any other weather. This year 2013 the same thing is happening. Ive looked online and I see a Ford recall number of 06s45 that talks about this condition...door locks freezing in cold weather. I have called the dealer where I bought the car and Ford motor company themselves and they are all saying that the recall is VIN specific and that my VIN is not part of it. When asked why it is not no one call tell me. My car has the exact same condition that is in the recall but for some reason it is not par

Dt: the contact stated driver's side power window switch was replaced twice. However, the problem recurred. The vehicle was under warranty.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. When the contact attempted to close the driver's door, the latching mechanism did not engage. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 147,500.

The necessity to replace rear brakes on a 2005 mercury montego with only 19,749 miles. *jb

My parents were involved in a head on accident with a drunk driver who had cross the center line, in which case none of the airbags were deployed. The bunt force of the accident was to the passenger front corner of the vehicle where the passenger side of the uni-body and the front clip support cross section meet. The vehicle is being moved to the nearest mercury dealer. We have contact the vehicle manufacture and are awaiting a response from the office of general console for a response of investigation plan of why the airbags did not deploy. I am representing my parent do to my vehicle mechanical background. *tr

I was driving home with my newborn daughter when I heard this awful rumbling from my left rear tire. Upon gaining control of the car and getting it safely off the deserted country road into a field, I saw that the tire was completely deflated and barely hanging on the rim. After taking the tire to be repaired, I was told the tire was un-repairable, and the tire had a manufacturer's defect according to my tire man. The tire had bubbled in several places along the inner rim. The flat had come from a small nair hole the repairman said would not have caused it to deflate that fast without a defect being present. I contacted my Ford dealer and was told my tire was underinflated. How they know this from a completely flat tire is beyond me. I was not offered any type of assistance in repla

The check engine light came on. I took the car in for service. I was told that the throttle body needed to be replaced. That cost me $736.83. This was done on 10/06/2010. Now again the check engine light has come on so I took the vehicle in for service. I am now told that the throttle body has gone bad. This time the estimate is $950.00. My mileage is 90,361. Now a little more that a year after the first repair I need to perform this repair again. I believe a recall needs to be forced on the Ford motor company for defective parts that are being installed on their vehicles. *tr

Failure of rear wheel bearing at 46,000 miles. *tr

Low beam headlights only project out about 2 or 3 car lengths. Do not feel safe driving above 40 MPH on dark un-lit roads. Have had dealer check the aim and was told it was right on spec and if it wasn't it was at max adjustment for height. Have attempted to adjust them myself per owners manual and apparently dealer is correct because I was unable to elevate them as well. Very dangerous, cannot see far enough ahead to brake unless going very slowly. High beams are fine, no problem. *jb