2005 Mercury Montego Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 Montego years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Mercury Montego has 135 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 3 Montego model years. The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (49 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 135
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2005 Mercury Montego problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain49 (36%)
- Engine35 (26%)
- Electrical System28 (21%)
- Brakes19 (14%)
- Structure & Body13 (10%)
- Fuel System12 (9%)
- Other7 (5%)
- Airbags5 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (2%)
- Seat Belts2 (1%)
2005 Mercury Montego recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 06V383000Oct 5, 2006Structure & Body139,537 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Risk: As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy: Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- NHTSA 05V515000Nov 9, 2005Fuel System123,206 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).
Risk: If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2005 Mercury Montego fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Montego years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Mercury Montego a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Mercury Montego ranks worst among Montego model years (Complaint Index 100/100). It has 135 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Montego?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (49 complaints), engine (35 complaints), and electrical system (28 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Mercury Montego have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercury Montego, most recently reported 2006, covering structure & body and fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Mercury Montego?
- EPA rates the 2005 Mercury Montego at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.