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2007 Mercury Monterey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#3 most-complained of 3 Monterey years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Mercury Monterey has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #3 highest of 3 Monterey model years. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 57% of the total).

Complaints
7
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 21 hwy

Top 2007 Mercury Monterey problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine4 (57%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain4 (57%)
  3. Airbags1 (14%)
  4. Brakes1 (14%)
  5. Electrical System1 (14%)
  6. Fuel System1 (14%)
2007 Mercury Monterey complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2010Sep 2013Dec 2014Jan 2015Jun 2015Sep 2015Oct 2015
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Oct 2015; peak Dec 2014 (3).

2007 Mercury Monterey recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 13V081000Mar 7, 2013Structure & Body196,667 vehicles

    Seats

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

    Risk: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

2007 Mercury Monterey fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
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.

2007 compared with other Monterey years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict100119318
2006No verdict5044217
2007No verdict07117

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Mercury Monterey a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Mercury Monterey ranks #3 of 3 among Monterey model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 7 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Monterey?
The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), transmission & powertrain (4 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 115,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Mercury Monterey have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Mercury Monterey, most recently reported 2013, covering structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Mercury Monterey?
EPA rates the 2007 Mercury Monterey at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.