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2007 Mercury Montego Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercury Montego, most often about the speed control (33% of complaints, typically around 83,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Montego model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Mercury Montego problems
Speed control
12 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
I have experienced a sudden unexpected lunge when backing out of a parking space after placing the vehicle in reverse on several occasions. You can hear the engine RPM increase quickly, then decrease just as quickly when this happens. This typically occurs when the vehicle is placed in reverse and the wheel is being…
This vehicle has a serious/scary "surging" problem when shifting from park to drive, park to reverse, drive to reverse, reverse to drive or when simply maneuvering to park. This problem began a couple of weeks ago and has gotten progressively worse. A web search has shown that this problem is pretty common in this…
Transmission
9 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury montengo. The contact stated while in park, the vehicle started to make a loud whining noise without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission CVT needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
I got my 2007 Mercury Montego premier from my mom, who I bought it from. At that time, there was only 52,000 miles on it. At 52,000 miles, whenever the car would be put in drive or reverse, it would lunge forward. Over the years, the problem has gotten worse and worse where now when putting green the car in drive or…
Electrical
6 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
We have had intermittent electrical issues for several years.the car suddenly looses all electrical power. The battery is completely depleted. Once jump started the car will then operate properly. I have had the alternator replaced once and the car has been checked by mechanics several times, no one can find the…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the fuel gauge and speedometer backlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 14%I have a 2007 ford Mercury Montego that the throttle has a mind of its own-it often fluctuates and I feel that ford should recall this defect immediately before serious accidents occurs. It is an on-going issue and happens daily. There is no warning when the throttle fluctuates-it is something I must be cognizant…
Car lunges forward and backwards when putting into gear (drive or reverse). It is extremely noticable to passengers and others. It is dangerous, as you have no control over the lunging motion that could possibly pin someone walking nearby as you are parking the vehicle. It appears this is a common problem that has…
Engine
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: engine.
Car lunges forward and backwards when putting into gear (drive or reverse). It is extremely noticable to passengers and others. It is dangerous, as you have no control over the lunging motion that could possibly pin someone walking nearby as you are parking the vehicle. It appears this is a common problem that has…
Reference tsb 11-10-21, the car will surge and try to move forward quickly when at low idle and slowly moving at times when the car is close to another car such as parking in a parking lot. If the driver isn't quick-reacting with the foot already on the brake pedal, the auto could move quickly and contact the nearby…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Mercury Montego recalls
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.
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
Idle instability
Summary
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.accor
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2007 Mercury Montego
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Montego?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (12 complaints, typically around 83,500 miles); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Montego have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 13, 2011 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Mercury Montego?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Montego model year since 2000, with 36 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.