2007 Mercury Monterey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Mercury Monterey has 7 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a complaint index of 0, ranking it 3rd out of 3 model years for reported problems. Engine and Transmission & Powertrain issues each make up 57% of complaints, with failures reported at a median mileage of 115,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #3 of 3 Monterey years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 Mercury Monterey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (57%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (57%)
- Airbags1 (14%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Fuel System1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine reportedly loses power or stalls suddenly while driving at low speeds, sometimes leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate.
- Transmission has been reported to unexpectedly slip into neutral at highway speeds, causing loss of forward or reverse gears.
- Owners describe the torque converter failing, requiring the vehicle to be towed after sudden loss of drive.
- An unspecified system reportedly engages on its own during driving, forcing the driver to shut down and restart the vehicle to regain control.
- The airbag warning light has illuminated due to a faulty clockspring needing replacement.
- Engine stalling has been linked to steering and brakes becoming inoperable while driving or stopped at a light.
2007 Mercury Monterey recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mercury Monterey reliable?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 1 recall for the 2007 Monterey, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 3 model years with data, meaning it ranks best relative to other Monterey years for reported problems.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Monterey?
- Engine and Transmission & Powertrain problems each account for 57% of complaints, including stalling, sudden loss of acceleration, and unexpected shifts into neutral.
- Does the 2007 Mercury Monterey have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 13V081000) covers third row seat latch striker brackets on certain 2004-2007 Monterey vehicles; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2007 Monterey?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 115,000, with individual reports ranging from 20,000 miles for a brake-related complaint to 130,000 miles for a transmission failure.
- How does the 2007 Monterey compare to other Monterey model years?
- The 2007 model has a complaint index of 0 versus 100 for 2005 and 50 for 2006, ranking 3rd (best) out of 3 years for reported problems.