DRIVING ON I35 AT 75 MILES PER HOUR WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS. THE CAR ENGINE JUST STARTED RACING WITH NO WARNING, I TOOK THE CRUISE OFF AND HAD LOST ALL ABILITY TO MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. I HAD THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE CAR. I AM 800 MILES FROM HOME AND IT WILL BE 2 DAYS FOR THE FIX. THEY ESTIMATE APPROXIMATELY $1800. THE VAN IS LESS THAN …
2005 Mercury Monterey powertrain problems
moderate 96 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
96
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 19 most recent
MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT HER JOB. SHE THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY SIGN OF A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE RPMS WENT HIGHER THAN NORMAL. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT COULD NOT STEER OR MOVE AFTER THAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HER THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
TOOK THE KIDS TO THE MOVIES AND DROVE AROUND TOWN FOR A GOOD PART OF THE DAY. ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER GETTING HOME I HAD TO GO TO THE STORE I GOT INTO THE VAN AND STARTED THE ENGINE THE RPM'S WENT UP TO ABOUT 4K. I BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE VAN INTO DRIVE. THE RPM'S WENT UP AGAIN TO ABOUT 4K AGAIN. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 20 FEET THE VAN LOST POWER, THEN ENGINE WAS STILL ON BUT THE VA…
RE: 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY TRANSMISSION. AS NOTED IN OTHER POSTS, MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 6:15 IN THE MORNING (DARK), HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND IMMEDIATELY THE CARS SYSTEMS ALL STOPPED AND SHE STRUGGLED TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AAA TOWED THE CAR TO A WELL KNOWN A REPUTABLE REPAIR SERVICE AND THEY WERE ABLE TO VERY QUICKLY DIAGNOSE A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ESTIMATED COS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY AND WHILE DRIVIGN 60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE FAILURE ONLY HAPPENED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILES WERE 74382 AND 75301 ARE THE CURRENT MILES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE JOLTED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HIM THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE PCM AND CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE PCM BEING RESEALED AT THE CONNECTOR. THE MANUFACTURER W…
MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY WILL 66,765 MILES ON IT WILL NOT ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION. YOU CAN PUT IT IN FORWARD, REVERSE, OR ANY OTHER GEAR AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THE NORMAL FEEL THAT ANY ENGAGEMENT HAPPENED. AND WHEN YOU LET OFF THE BRAKE IT DOES NOT MOVE AND WHEN YOU GIVE IT SOME GAS IT DOES NOT MOVE. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH GEAR IT IS IN EITHER. THE CAR MADE IT HOME WITH OUT ANY NOTICE OF THE P…
PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR ALREADY LONG LIST OF PEOPLE BEGGING FOR A RECALL ON THE 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *TR
WE WERE TRAVELING NORMALLY WHEN SUDDENLY ALL MOTIVE FORCE WAS LOST. THE ENGINE RAN NORMALLY,BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROCEED UNDER POWER. IT WAS AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROCEED UNDER ANY POWER EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING OF THE POWER TRAIN FAILURE. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2005 Mercury Monterey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 96 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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