Mercury Montego, representative photo
Representative 2006 model. Photo: BlueCrabRedCrab, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2007 Mercury Montego recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
36
Latest campaign
Jul 13, 2011

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Jul 13, 2011

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 13, 2011Latest campaign
Jul 13, 201111V355000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 11V355000
What's wrong
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign
NHTSA 11V355000 · Jul 13, 2011
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component36

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
36Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control1233000
Power train925000
Electrical system617000
Fuel system38000
Engine26000
Fuel/propulsion system26000
Gasoline26000
Service brakes26000
Hydraulic26000
Exterior lighting13000
Seat belts13000
Equipment13000
Air bags13101
Suspension13000
Unknown or other13000

3 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

    “The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated.”

    Filed 09/25/2025 · ODI 11689717
  • Engine

    “Reference tsb 11-10-21, the car will surge and try to move forward quickly when at low idle and slowly moving at times when the car is close to another car such as parking in a parking lot.”

    Filed 07/12/2019 · ODI 11231364
  • Vehicle speed control

    “Multiple instances of my car accelerating while in a lower rpm such as at a stop light, drive thru window and parking lots. Especially increased instances when the air conditioning is running.”

    Filed 07/03/2019 · ODI 11229344

Other Mercury Montego model years

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2007 Mercury Montego recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Montego have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Mercury Montego. The most recent, 11V355000 (reported July 13, 2011), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Mercury Montego?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 36 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 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.

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