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2005 Mercury Montego recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 5, 200606V383000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors latchAS 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V383000
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| Nov 9, 200505V515000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblyIF THIS HAPPENS, DRIVERS MAY NOTICE A NOISE OR A FUEL LEAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V515000
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Owner complaints by component135
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 49 | 36 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 20 |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 13 |
| Hydraulic | 16 | 12 |
| Structure | 10 | 7 |
| Engine | 10 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 6 | 4 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 |
9 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
- Structure
“This vehicle had a recall performed on it. In the recall, it states that the door does not latch properly in colder weather. Vehicle has been brought to the dealership.”
- Latches/locks/linkages
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the front passenger's side door remained open which resulted in a loss of the normal functions of instrument panel due…”
- Power train
“I own a 2005 mercury montego. While driving various speeds, all of the instrument panel gauges would illuminate and drop to zero and the seat belt indicators would illuminate and chime.”
Other Mercury Montego model years
- 20071 recall36 complaints
- 20060 recalls85 complaints
- 20052 recalls135 complaints
Other Mercury models
- 2005 Grand Marquis4 recalls488 complaints
- 2005 Sable0 recalls83 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2005 Mountaineer0 recalls82 complaints
- 2005 Monterey3 recalls119 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
2005 Mercury Montego recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Montego have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercury Montego. The most recent, 06V383000 (reported October 5, 2006), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Mercury Montego?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 49 complaints out of 135 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Mercury Montego?
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.