Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls4
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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| Mar 9, 200606V069000 | Structure: body hatchback/liftgateIN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V069000
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Owner complaints by component119
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 97 | 82 |
| Structure | 8 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 |
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
- Power train
“The contact's fiancée owns a 2005 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated while his fiancée was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond and inadvertently…”
- Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that while slowing down the vehicle would not accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal and while switching gears the vehicle would lunge forward.”
- Engine
“I purchased my 2005 mercury monterey in feb/march 2018, in july of 2018 I go out to start my van to leave and nothing happens wont start, so we look under the hood every thing seems fine, I call the tow truck to have it…”
Other Mercury Monterey model years
- 20071 recall7 complaints
- 20062 recalls44 complaints
- 20053 recalls119 complaints
- 20044 recalls283 complaints
Other Mercury models
- 2005 Grand Marquis4 recalls488 complaints
- 2005 Sable0 recalls83 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2005 Mountaineer0 recalls82 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 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 Monterey recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Monterey have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 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 2005 Mercury Monterey?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 97 complaints out of 119 filed with NHTSA (82%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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.