2005 Mercury Montego Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercury Montego, affecting structure & body and fuel system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mercury dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Oct 5, 2006
- Owner complaints
- 135
All 2005 Mercury Montego recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Montego have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercury Montego, covering structure & body and fuel system.
- Are 2005 Mercury Montego recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2005 Mercury Montego?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 06V383000, reported Oct 5, 2006, concerning the structure & body.