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2006 Mercury Monterey recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls3
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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| 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 component44
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 34 | 77 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 9 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 5 |
| Traction control system | 2 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 2 |
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
“I was driving down the road at approx. 30-35 mph, when all of a sudden a high pitched squealing sound, occured and my vehicle would not accelerate forward anymore.”
- Power train
“My 2006 mercury mmonterey started jumping while going down the road and making a noise when you press the gas.”
- Power train
“My family was traveling on the I-65 south interstate and the van, 2006 mercury monterey, stop responding in the middle of fast traffic. It took me by total surprise. The engine was still running.”
Other Mercury Monterey model years
- 20071 recall7 complaints
- 20062 recalls44 complaints
- 20053 recalls119 complaints
- 20044 recalls283 complaints
Other Mercury models
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2006 Grand Marquis2 recalls143 complaints
- 2006 Mariner3 recalls101 complaints
- 2006 Mountaineer1 recall117 complaints
- 2006 Montego0 recalls85 complaints
- 2005 Sable0 recalls83 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
2006 Mercury Monterey recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Monterey have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 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 2006 Mercury Monterey?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 44 filed with NHTSA (77%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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.