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2004 Mercury Monterey recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 7, 201313V081000 | SeatsIn the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V081000
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| Jan 9, 201212V006000 | Power train: automatic transmissionTHIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V006000
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| Jun 13, 200606E056000 | Fuel system, gasolineFAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E056000
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| Sep 13, 200404V446000 | Wheels: hubIF THE CRACKS WERE TO PROGRESS, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V446000
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| Nov 6, 200303V457000 | Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connectionsIF THIS LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, IT MAY CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR FLUID TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V457000
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Owner complaints by component283
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 203 | 72 |
| Structure | 19 | 7 |
| Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Steering | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 7 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 2 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 2 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Mercury Monterey. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale.”
- Unknown or other
“Reported on third seat on 2004 Mercury Monterrey premier van was recalled , also air bags was recalled and also on wheel of vehicle was recalled in which I want to see if I can take my vehicle and have it inspected and…”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving through a drive thru, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral and was unable to shift into the intended gear.”
Other Mercury Monterey model years
- 20071 recall7 complaints
- 20062 recalls44 complaints
- 20053 recalls119 complaints
- 20044 recalls283 complaints
Other Mercury models
- 2004 Grand Marquis1 recall348 complaints
- 2004 Sable1 recall52 complaints
- 2004 Mountaineer0 recalls210 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
2004 Mercury Monterey recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercury Monterey have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Mercury Monterey. The most recent, 13V081000 (reported March 7, 2013), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Mercury Monterey?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 203 complaints out of 283 filed with NHTSA (72%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Mercury Monterey?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.