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2006 Mercury Montego Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Montego, most often about the transmission (33% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Montego model year since 2000.

Complaints85
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported1
Injuries reported4

Most common 2006 Mercury Montego problems

  1. Transmission

    28 complaints · 33%

    Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.

    Driving down road car just stopped in the middle road was running just would not go.transmission trouble I guess ford new about this I still owe 3000 on this car. Lots of peuple with is trouble.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 72,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 80,000 miles

  2. Engine

    24 complaints · 28%

    Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego premier. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the computer needed to be repaired. The vehicle was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 62,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 63,512 miles

  3. Speed control

    14 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal upon approaching a traffic stop signal. The vehicle suddenly lunged forward without warning. The failure recurred whenever the brake pedal was engaged during a complete stop. The failure became…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 80,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 80,000 miles

  4. Fuel system

    9 complaints · 11%

    Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.

    Surging of the car at a dead stop at red lights, drive ins, stop signs. My tech, with analyzer while driving, could see that it was in the electrical circuit of the throttle body.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 71,000 miles
    When I come to a stop my car will lunge forward as I take my foot of the brake. The rpms notably rise from 700 to over 1000. This has recently started with 66,000 miles on the car.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 66,000 miles

  5. Electrical

    7 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring.

    While driving at night, suddenly the instrument cluster gauges stopped working and when to zero value. They flickered momentarily and continued this for about 1 minute while driving. The appeared to have reset themselves. However, two days after the initial incident the gauges stopped working again, and have continued…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 109,000 miles
    When driving the car comes to a sudden stop and only allows me to go 20-25 MPH. Very unsafe. I was on the freeway going about 65mph and then engine lost power - speed dropped to 20 MPH on the freeway. Luckily I was able to pull over in time avoid a high speed collision. The sudden engine power loss happens going at…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 123,000 miles

  6. Brakes

    6 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

    Recently had to pay a ford dealer $385 to replace the rear brake assemblies at 27,000 miles on my 2006 Mercury Montego purchased new in july 2006. Front brakes in fine shape. Evidently the designed rear brake assemblies are substandard for this vehicle. The rear brakes had not failed yet but were within a few miles of…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 27,597 miles
    The right rear brake area emitted unusual sounds. It was noted that the rear disc brake was gouged. The part was repaired at the dealership. The Mercury Montego AWD had approximately 30,500 miles.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 35,500 miles

  7. Suspension

    5 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: rear, subframe/mounting bracket.

    : the contact stated while driving the airbag light illuminated. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted, no repairs were made. The ABS light illuminated, the front spring brackets were replaced. Updated 04/06/06.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 2,579 miles
    Loud clunking from rear suspension, replaced rear shock and tightened torsion bars etc. Noise was reduced but never fully corrected. Consequently my car is out of alignment and ruined all 4 tires in just 32,000 miles. Service center is refusing to fix under warranty. They have stated that the tires cupping on the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 1,100 miles

  8. Body and structure

    5 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: body, frame and members.

    Tl contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact noticed that the paint on the hood of the vehicle was consistently fading. He is in the process of notifying the dealer in reference to the failure. The failure and current mileages were 8,500.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 8,500 miles
    After heavy rain or a car wash the doors are full of water. I need to physically lift the rubber gaskets to allow the doors to drain fully after either event. Corrosion problems are surely going to result. Any plans for a fix?
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 7,500 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2006 Mercury Montego recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

Questions about the 2006 Mercury Montego

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Montego?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (28 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); engine (24 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); speed control (14 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Montego have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Mercury Montego. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2006 a bad year for the Mercury Montego?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Montego model year since 2000, with 85 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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