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Jan 20, 2025 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. They have stated that they have performed the recall service. But when the car is driven, the door still does not latch which cause...

Jan 20, 2025 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. They have stated that they have performed the recall service. But when the car is driven, the door still does not latch which cause...

Mar 18, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

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 TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AJAR MESSAGE OVERLAYING ALL OTHER SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ON...

Mar 18, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages 180,000 mi

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 TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AJAR MESSAGE OVERLAYING ALL OTHER SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ON...

Dec 3, 2020 Electrical System 5 mi

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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 3, 2020 Exterior Lighting 5 mi

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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 3, 2020 Power Train 5 mi

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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 3, 2020 Electrical System 5 mi

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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 3, 2020 Exterior Lighting 5 mi

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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 3, 2020 Power Train 5 mi

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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Aug 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 108,000 mi

WHEN LOWERING THE ORIGINAL CAR'S MANUAL SCISSOR JACK IT GAVE OUT HALF WAY DOWN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO MY DRIVEWAY SUDDENLY. THE THREADING ON THE POWER SCREW SEEM FINE BUT THE PIN THAT IT FEEDS THROUGH ON THE OTHER END LOOKS MANGLED (SEE PICTURES). WHEN THE JACK DROPPED IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ...

Aug 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 108,000 mi

WHEN LOWERING THE ORIGINAL CAR'S MANUAL SCISSOR JACK IT GAVE OUT HALF WAY DOWN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO MY DRIVEWAY SUDDENLY. THE THREADING ON THE POWER SCREW SEEM FINE BUT THE PIN THAT IT FEEDS THROUGH ON THE OTHER END LOOKS MANGLED (SEE PICTURES). WHEN THE JACK DROPPED IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ...

Aug 7, 2020 Engine 87,000 mi

ENGINE SAFE MODE

Aug 7, 2020 Engine 87,000 mi

ENGINE SAFE MODE

Jan 6, 2020 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE LINKAGE THAT CONTROLS THE GEAR SHIFT ALLOWED THE CAR TO ROLL WHILE THE CAR WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN IN PARK. MOREOVER. THE CAR WAS IN PARK BUT WOULDN'T START. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK PUT THE CAR ON THE FLAT BED, THE CAR TRIED TO ROLL OFF EVEN THOUGH THE CAR SHIFT LEVEL WAS IN PARK. THE CAR WAS IN PA...

Jan 6, 2020 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE LINKAGE THAT CONTROLS THE GEAR SHIFT ALLOWED THE CAR TO ROLL WHILE THE CAR WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN IN PARK. MOREOVER. THE CAR WAS IN PARK BUT WOULDN'T START. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK PUT THE CAR ON THE FLAT BED, THE CAR TRIED TO ROLL OFF EVEN THOUGH THE CAR SHIFT LEVEL WAS IN PARK. THE CAR WAS IN PA...

Feb 15, 2019 Wheels 147,000 mi

I PURCHASED BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA 225 55 R18 AND ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AFTER I'VE HAD THEM HAD BUBBLE SHOW IN FRONT TIRE TOOK IT BACK TO FIRESTONE THEY REPLACED IT AFTER REPLACING IT NOW IT'S BEEN A MONTH I HAVE ANOTHER BUBBLE IN THE SAME TIRE THAT THEY JUST REPLACED AND THEY ARE THE BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA EP4...

Feb 15, 2019 Wheels 147,000 mi

I PURCHASED BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA 225 55 R18 AND ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AFTER I'VE HAD THEM HAD BUBBLE SHOW IN FRONT TIRE TOOK IT BACK TO FIRESTONE THEY REPLACED IT AFTER REPLACING IT NOW IT'S BEEN A MONTH I HAVE ANOTHER BUBBLE IN THE SAME TIRE THAT THEY JUST REPLACED AND THEY ARE THE BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA EP4...

Dec 18, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages 147,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THE LATCHING MECHANISM DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Dec 18, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages 147,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THE LATCHING MECHANISM DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Aug 31, 2018 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE RPMS ERRONEOUSLY INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SU...

Aug 31, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE RPMS ERRONEOUSLY INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SU...

Aug 31, 2018 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE RPMS ERRONEOUSLY INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SU...

Aug 31, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE RPMS ERRONEOUSLY INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SU...

Apr 12, 2018 Electrical System 123,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2018 Electrical System 123,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

THE CAR HAS BEEN LURCHING FORWARD AND DECELERATING RANDOMLY. KEEPS GOING INTO "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" AND THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS, THEN RUNS NORMALLY AGAIN AFTER RESTARTING. HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE LIGHT ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ...

Jan 18, 2018 Structure 113,707 mi

LATCHES/LOCKS RECALL RECALL #06V383000 FORD REFERENCE #06S45 THE LATCH ON MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR KEEPS FREEZING, KEEPING THE DOOR FROM STAYING CLOSED. IT HAS ALREADY BOUNCED OPEN ONCE WHILE I WAS IN MOTION ON NY STATE ROUTE 434. I ALSO HAVE SPENT A GREAT AMOUNT OF TIME TRYING TO SHUT MY DOOR FOR T...

Jan 18, 2018 Structure 113,707 mi

LATCHES/LOCKS RECALL RECALL #06V383000 FORD REFERENCE #06S45 THE LATCH ON MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR KEEPS FREEZING, KEEPING THE DOOR FROM STAYING CLOSED. IT HAS ALREADY BOUNCED OPEN ONCE WHILE I WAS IN MOTION ON NY STATE ROUTE 434. I ALSO HAVE SPENT A GREAT AMOUNT OF TIME TRYING TO SHUT MY DOOR FOR T...

Apr 22, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE 65 OR ABOVE. AND WILL NOT STOP UNLESS BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE.

Apr 22, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE 65 OR ABOVE. AND WILL NOT STOP UNLESS BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE.

Apr 13, 2017 Structure 69,179 mi

MY SIDE DOOR LATCHES FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED, AND COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THIS WAS A WELL KNOW SAFETY ISSUE BY FORD. MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT SHOW UP IN THE RECALL DATA BASE SO THE REPAIR COST IS BEING PUSHED TO M...

Apr 13, 2017 Structure 69,179 mi

MY SIDE DOOR LATCHES FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED, AND COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THIS WAS A WELL KNOW SAFETY ISSUE BY FORD. MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT SHOW UP IN THE RECALL DATA BASE SO THE REPAIR COST IS BEING PUSHED TO M...

Jan 28, 2017 Structure 63,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LATCH FREEZES OPEN ALL THE TIME IN COLD WEATHER. I'M AFRAID IT OPENS WHILE DRIVING

Jan 28, 2017 Structure 63,000 mi

FRONT DOOR LATCH FREEZES OPEN ALL THE TIME IN COLD WEATHER. I'M AFRAID IT OPENS WHILE DRIVING

Dec 18, 2016 Structure 140,000 mi

IN FREEZING WEATHER, DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT LATCH AND THE DOOR REMAINS OPEN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS LEFT OUTSIDE AND IS NOT "FIXED" UNTIL THE DOOR MECHANISMS WARM UP FROM BEING IN THE SUN. DUE TO THIS ISSUE WE ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE DOORS LATCH AGAIN. I'VE BEEN TOLD MY C...

Dec 18, 2016 Structure 140,000 mi

IN FREEZING WEATHER, DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT LATCH AND THE DOOR REMAINS OPEN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS LEFT OUTSIDE AND IS NOT "FIXED" UNTIL THE DOOR MECHANISMS WARM UP FROM BEING IN THE SUN. DUE TO THIS ISSUE WE ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE DOORS LATCH AGAIN. I'VE BEEN TOLD MY C...

Oct 15, 2016 Power Train 70,000 mi

WITH ONLY 70,000 ON THE TRANSMISSION IT BEGAN TO HESITATE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND BUCK WHEN I WOULD COME TO A STOP. THIS BECAME HAZARDOUS WHEN I WAS TRYING TO COME OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY STREET AND THE FORWARD PROPULSION WOULD HESITATE CLOSING THE SAFE GAP BETWEEN ONCOMING CARS AND MYS...

Oct 15, 2016 Power Train 70,000 mi

WITH ONLY 70,000 ON THE TRANSMISSION IT BEGAN TO HESITATE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND BUCK WHEN I WOULD COME TO A STOP. THIS BECAME HAZARDOUS WHEN I WAS TRYING TO COME OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY STREET AND THE FORWARD PROPULSION WOULD HESITATE CLOSING THE SAFE GAP BETWEEN ONCOMING CARS AND MYS...

Oct 11, 2016 Electrical System 175,000 mi

ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO ALL THE DASH INDICATORS TURNED ON. THEY WENT OUT FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS IN THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS. IT WOULD BE A $700.00 PLUS COST TO FIX IT. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM I WOULD THINK THERE WOULD BE A RECALL ON SUCH A SITUATION. I HAVE TO...

Oct 11, 2016 Electrical System 175,000 mi

ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO ALL THE DASH INDICATORS TURNED ON. THEY WENT OUT FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN CAME BACK ON AND STAYED ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS IN THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS. IT WOULD BE A $700.00 PLUS COST TO FIX IT. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM I WOULD THINK THERE WOULD BE A RECALL ON SUCH A SITUATION. I HAVE TO...

Aug 12, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 126,000 mi

WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES MY CAR HAD A WHINING NOISE AND ACCELERATED NOT RESPONDING TO MY EFFORTS TO STOP.I AVOIDED THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND ALSO TO THE RIGHT OF ME BY MOVING TO THE TURNING LANE TO STOP MYSELF FROM HITTING ANYONE ELSE. HOWEVER TO POSSIBLY AVOID ANOTHER ACCIDENT, I CROSSED OVER TO...

Aug 12, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 126,000 mi

WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES MY CAR HAD A WHINING NOISE AND ACCELERATED NOT RESPONDING TO MY EFFORTS TO STOP.I AVOIDED THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND ALSO TO THE RIGHT OF ME BY MOVING TO THE TURNING LANE TO STOP MYSELF FROM HITTING ANYONE ELSE. HOWEVER TO POSSIBLY AVOID ANOTHER ACCIDENT, I CROSSED OVER TO...

Jul 1, 2016 Electrical System 147,000 mi

CAR RUNS GREAT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THEN I GET A SURGE IN THE ENGINE, DASH CLUSTER GOES DEAD, CAR JERKS AND I LOSE POWER RANDOMLY. EVERYTHING COMES BACK ON BUT WILL GO OUT MULTIPLE TIMES GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME. I HAVE LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION ONCE, NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. REPLACED THE DASH CLUSTER...

Jul 1, 2016 Engine 147,000 mi

CAR RUNS GREAT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THEN I GET A SURGE IN THE ENGINE, DASH CLUSTER GOES DEAD, CAR JERKS AND I LOSE POWER RANDOMLY. EVERYTHING COMES BACK ON BUT WILL GO OUT MULTIPLE TIMES GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME. I HAVE LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION ONCE, NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. REPLACED THE DASH CLUSTER...

Jul 1, 2016 Electrical System 147,000 mi

CAR RUNS GREAT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THEN I GET A SURGE IN THE ENGINE, DASH CLUSTER GOES DEAD, CAR JERKS AND I LOSE POWER RANDOMLY. EVERYTHING COMES BACK ON BUT WILL GO OUT MULTIPLE TIMES GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME. I HAVE LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION ONCE, NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. REPLACED THE DASH CLUSTER...

Jul 1, 2016 Engine 147,000 mi

CAR RUNS GREAT FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THEN I GET A SURGE IN THE ENGINE, DASH CLUSTER GOES DEAD, CAR JERKS AND I LOSE POWER RANDOMLY. EVERYTHING COMES BACK ON BUT WILL GO OUT MULTIPLE TIMES GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME. I HAVE LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION ONCE, NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. REPLACED THE DASH CLUSTER...

Jun 27, 2016 Electrical System Crash 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK TRANSMISSION, AND FAILED SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUSH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VE...

Jun 27, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK TRANSMISSION, AND FAILED SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUSH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VE...

Jun 27, 2016 Electrical System Crash 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK TRANSMISSION, AND FAILED SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUSH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VE...

Jun 27, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK TRANSMISSION, AND FAILED SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUSH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VE...

May 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

MY CAR DIES ALL THE TIME. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. IT ALSO HAS A PICTURE OF A WRENCH AND WHEN THE CAR DIES IT SAYS FAIL SAFE MODE. IT ONLY DIES WHILE DRIVING. IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT SPEED EITHER.

May 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

MY CAR DIES ALL THE TIME. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. IT ALSO HAS A PICTURE OF A WRENCH AND WHEN THE CAR DIES IT SAYS FAIL SAFE MODE. IT ONLY DIES WHILE DRIVING. IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT SPEED EITHER.

Apr 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T...

Apr 16, 2016 Power Train

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T...

Apr 16, 2016 Steering

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T...

Apr 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T...

Apr 16, 2016 Power Train

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T...

Apr 16, 2016 Steering

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO SHUTS OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE PAID AROUND $4000 TO TRY AND HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED AND IT HAS NEVER STOPPED. THE REVERSE GEAR IS UNUSABLE, AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN REVERSE IT SHUTS THE CAR OFF. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS AND WILL NOT STEADILY ACCELERATE AT RANDOM T...

Apr 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AROUND A CORNER, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Apr 5, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AROUND A CORNER, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Apr 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 39,700 mi

RECALL #06V383000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES "AS 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." IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, YET THE ISSUE IS STILL PRESENT. LAST NIGHT, REAR DOOR WAS FROZEN SHUT DU...

Apr 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AROUND A CORNER, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Apr 5, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AROUND A CORNER, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Apr 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 39,700 mi

RECALL #06V383000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES "AS 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." IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, YET THE ISSUE IS STILL PRESENT. LAST NIGHT, REAR DOOR WAS FROZEN SHUT DU...

Jan 12, 2016 Electrical System 85,000 mi

DASH BOARD GAUGES AND CONTROLS. WHEN DRIVING OUR 2005 MONTEGO ALL OF THE DASH INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES WILL GO OUT, AND YOU LOOSE SOME POWER, THE REAR LIGHTS GO ON. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY MOMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ON THE INTERSTATE, SLOW SPEEDS. TO REPLACE IS QUITE EXPENSIVE, BUT IN DOIN...

Jan 12, 2016 Electrical System 85,000 mi

DASH BOARD GAUGES AND CONTROLS. WHEN DRIVING OUR 2005 MONTEGO ALL OF THE DASH INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES WILL GO OUT, AND YOU LOOSE SOME POWER, THE REAR LIGHTS GO ON. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY MOMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ON THE INTERSTATE, SLOW SPEEDS. TO REPLACE IS QUITE EXPENSIVE, BUT IN DOIN...

Dec 19, 2015 Electrical System 223,000 mi

STARTED 2005 MONTEGO TO PICK UP FIANC FROM WORK, GOT BACK INSIDE AFTER BRUSHING SNOW OFF THE CAR AND I PRESSED THE THROTTLE TO DROP THE IDLE SPEED, ALL OF THE GAUGES ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLACK (TACH,SPEED,FUEL,WATER TEMP,AC/HEATER), MY REVERSE LIGHTS CAME ON, MY STEREO HAD REALLY LOUD STATIC ...

Dec 19, 2015 Electrical System 223,000 mi

STARTED 2005 MONTEGO TO PICK UP FIANC FROM WORK, GOT BACK INSIDE AFTER BRUSHING SNOW OFF THE CAR AND I PRESSED THE THROTTLE TO DROP THE IDLE SPEED, ALL OF THE GAUGES ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLACK (TACH,SPEED,FUEL,WATER TEMP,AC/HEATER), MY REVERSE LIGHTS CAME ON, MY STEREO HAD REALLY LOUD STATIC ...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System 142,691 mi

PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE...

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 142,691 mi

PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE...

Aug 11, 2015 Exterior Lighting 142,691 mi

PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System 142,691 mi

PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE...

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 142,691 mi

PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE...

Aug 11, 2015 Exterior Lighting 142,691 mi

PARKED CAR AT HOME AFTER DROPPING DAUGHTER OFF IN TOWN CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. FIVE HOURS LATER WENT OUT TO PICK DAUGHTER UP. STARTED CAR AND HAD NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TACHOMETER, NO CLUSTER PANEL AT ALL. NO LIGHTS ON PANEL, A/C WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND BACKUP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE...

Jul 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING IT JERKS AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REEVES TO 5000+ RPM. AFTER BRAKING AND SLOWING IT AGAIN SHIFTS BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR INCREASING SPEED. NO DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM. HAVING TO SLOW SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FO...

Jul 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING IT JERKS AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REEVES TO 5000+ RPM. AFTER BRAKING AND SLOWING IT AGAIN SHIFTS BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR INCREASING SPEED. NO DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM. HAVING TO SLOW SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FO...

Jul 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING IT JERKS AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REEVES TO 5000+ RPM. AFTER BRAKING AND SLOWING IT AGAIN SHIFTS BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR INCREASING SPEED. NO DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM. HAVING TO SLOW SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FO...

Jul 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING IT JERKS AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REEVES TO 5000+ RPM. AFTER BRAKING AND SLOWING IT AGAIN SHIFTS BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR INCREASING SPEED. NO DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM. HAVING TO SLOW SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FO...

Jun 8, 2015 Service Brakes Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS IN FLAMES AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 8, 2015 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS IN FLAMES AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 8, 2015 Service Brakes Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS IN FLAMES AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 8, 2015 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS IN FLAMES AND THE WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 7, 2015 Electrical System 46,000 mi

TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE...

Jun 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 46,000 mi

TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE...

Jun 7, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,000 mi

TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE...

Jun 7, 2015 Electrical System 46,000 mi

TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE...

Jun 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 46,000 mi

TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE...

Jun 7, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,000 mi

TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT 25 30 EVEN MORE. WHEN DRIVING MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THE COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER LOST ALL FUNCTIONS AND READ OUTS, ALWAYS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30MPH. A FEW TIMES 9 OR SO THE CAR WOULD BUCK A FEW TIMES. I HAD THE HARNESS CONNECTOR CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THIS CONDITION PRE...

Jun 4, 2015 Air Bags 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Jun 4, 2015 Air Bags 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Apr 27, 2015 Power Train 104,000 mi

I JUST PULLED MY CAR OFF THE LOT NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES LATER THERE WAS JERKING THEN MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THE WORST BEING ON A ONE WAY AND MY NIECES NO MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD IN THE CAR MY CAR MADE A KIND OF A LOUD HUMMING NOISE,JERKED...

Apr 27, 2015 Engine 104,000 mi

I JUST PULLED MY CAR OFF THE LOT NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES LATER THERE WAS JERKING THEN MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THE WORST BEING ON A ONE WAY AND MY NIECES NO MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD IN THE CAR MY CAR MADE A KIND OF A LOUD HUMMING NOISE,JERKED...

Apr 27, 2015 Power Train 104,000 mi

I JUST PULLED MY CAR OFF THE LOT NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES LATER THERE WAS JERKING THEN MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THE WORST BEING ON A ONE WAY AND MY NIECES NO MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD IN THE CAR MY CAR MADE A KIND OF A LOUD HUMMING NOISE,JERKED...

Apr 27, 2015 Engine 104,000 mi

I JUST PULLED MY CAR OFF THE LOT NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES LATER THERE WAS JERKING THEN MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THE WORST BEING ON A ONE WAY AND MY NIECES NO MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD IN THE CAR MY CAR MADE A KIND OF A LOUD HUMMING NOISE,JERKED...

Jan 5, 2015 Structure 59,419 mi

FORD HAS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE- 06S45 WHICH ARE THE EXACT SYMPTOMS I AM CURRENTLY HAVING. THE DRIVER, PASSENGER OR BOTH DOORS WILL NOT LATCH/LOCK WHEN IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THIS IS A DIRECT SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE DOOR CAN STAY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE LOCK HAS TO BE WARMED UP AND THEN ...

Jan 5, 2015 Structure 59,419 mi

FORD HAS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE- 06S45 WHICH ARE THE EXACT SYMPTOMS I AM CURRENTLY HAVING. THE DRIVER, PASSENGER OR BOTH DOORS WILL NOT LATCH/LOCK WHEN IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THIS IS A DIRECT SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE DOOR CAN STAY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE LOCK HAS TO BE WARMED UP AND THEN ...

Oct 15, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND ALL THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE...

Oct 15, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND ALL THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE...

Oct 15, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND ALL THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE...

Oct 15, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND ALL THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE...

May 28, 2014 Engine 126,600 mi

UPON ENTERING TRAFFIC FLOW ON I-94 WESTBOUND NEAR NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN THE ACCELERATION OF ENGINE QUIT INSTANTANEOUSLY AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT UP READING SOMETHING ABOUT A FAIL SAFE MODE. AFTER COASTING BACK ACROSS TWO TRAFFIC LANES TO THE SIDE OF ROAD I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. TO KEEP FROM ...

May 28, 2014 Engine 126,600 mi

UPON ENTERING TRAFFIC FLOW ON I-94 WESTBOUND NEAR NEW BUFFALO MICHIGAN THE ACCELERATION OF ENGINE QUIT INSTANTANEOUSLY AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT UP READING SOMETHING ABOUT A FAIL SAFE MODE. AFTER COASTING BACK ACROSS TWO TRAFFIC LANES TO THE SIDE OF ROAD I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. TO KEEP FROM ...

May 15, 2014 Power Train 152,100 mi

WHEN IT GET HOT IT JERKS,WHEN YOU ACCELERATE IT WONT TAKE OFF AND THEN IT LEAP FORWARD, WHEN IN LOW GEAR IT REALLY START JERKING AND THEN IT STOP IT TAKE A MOMENT BEFORE IT MOVE. I SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT LOOK AT. THEY SAY THAT NUMEROUS OF...

May 15, 2014 Power Train 152,100 mi

WHEN IT GET HOT IT JERKS,WHEN YOU ACCELERATE IT WONT TAKE OFF AND THEN IT LEAP FORWARD, WHEN IN LOW GEAR IT REALLY START JERKING AND THEN IT STOP IT TAKE A MOMENT BEFORE IT MOVE. I SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT LOOK AT. THEY SAY THAT NUMEROUS OF...

May 13, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VALVE BODY KI...

May 13, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VALVE BODY KI...

Feb 26, 2014 Power Train 117,000 mi

DROVE CAR HOME DAY BEFORE, SEEMED FINE. WENT OUT NEXT MORNING, CAR STARTED FINE, PUT INTO GEAR, CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT, CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ALL CAME ON. ALSO THE "WRENCH" LIGHT CAME ON. THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY, WON'T LET ENGINE REV UP. SAW T...

Feb 26, 2014 Power Train 117,000 mi

DROVE CAR HOME DAY BEFORE, SEEMED FINE. WENT OUT NEXT MORNING, CAR STARTED FINE, PUT INTO GEAR, CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT, CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ALL CAME ON. ALSO THE "WRENCH" LIGHT CAME ON. THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY, WON'T LET ENGINE REV UP. SAW T...

Feb 7, 2014 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND HEARD AS ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND...

Feb 7, 2014 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND HEARD AS ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND...

Jan 30, 2014 Engine 80,310 mi

AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR DECELERATED AND WAS LOSING POWER AND RPM'S WENT WAY TOO HIGH THEN IT SHOULD OF. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY.THE CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Power Train 80,310 mi

AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR DECELERATED AND WAS LOSING POWER AND RPM'S WENT WAY TOO HIGH THEN IT SHOULD OF. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY.THE CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,310 mi

AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR DECELERATED AND WAS LOSING POWER AND RPM'S WENT WAY TOO HIGH THEN IT SHOULD OF. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY.THE CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Engine 80,310 mi

AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR DECELERATED AND WAS LOSING POWER AND RPM'S WENT WAY TOO HIGH THEN IT SHOULD OF. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY.THE CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Power Train 80,310 mi

AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR DECELERATED AND WAS LOSING POWER AND RPM'S WENT WAY TOO HIGH THEN IT SHOULD OF. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY.THE CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,310 mi

AS I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING THE CAR DECELERATED AND WAS LOSING POWER AND RPM'S WENT WAY TOO HIGH THEN IT SHOULD OF. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY.THE CAR HAS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN HITTING BUMPS. *TR

Dec 18, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO USED IN 2012. STARTING LAST YEAR DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL OPEN BUT WHEN YOU GO TO CLOSE IT THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. IT WILL LATCH ONCE THE WEATHER HAS WARMED UP OR THE CAR ITSELF HAS WARMED UP ENOUGH INSIDE. THE CONDITION GOES AWAY IN AN...

Dec 18, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO USED IN 2012. STARTING LAST YEAR DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL OPEN BUT WHEN YOU GO TO CLOSE IT THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. IT WILL LATCH ONCE THE WEATHER HAS WARMED UP OR THE CAR ITSELF HAS WARMED UP ENOUGH INSIDE. THE CONDITION GOES AWAY IN AN...

Oct 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 113,486 mi

AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY FEEL AS THOUGH I HAD PUT THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. IT WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT CHANGE THE PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD AN OWNER NOTIFICATION FROM FORD TO CLEAN THE THR...

Oct 9, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,486 mi

AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY FEEL AS THOUGH I HAD PUT THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. IT WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT CHANGE THE PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD AN OWNER NOTIFICATION FROM FORD TO CLEAN THE THR...

Oct 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 113,486 mi

AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY FEEL AS THOUGH I HAD PUT THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. IT WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT CHANGE THE PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD AN OWNER NOTIFICATION FROM FORD TO CLEAN THE THR...

Oct 9, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,486 mi

AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY FEEL AS THOUGH I HAD PUT THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. IT WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT CHANGE THE PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD AN OWNER NOTIFICATION FROM FORD TO CLEAN THE THR...

Oct 4, 2013 Electrical System 68,250 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED FIRST THING IN MORNING AND DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25' WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO DISENGAGE AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND A SECOND ATTEMPT WAS MADE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES WHEN ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO EN...

Oct 4, 2013 Power Train 68,250 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED FIRST THING IN MORNING AND DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25' WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO DISENGAGE AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND A SECOND ATTEMPT WAS MADE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES WHEN ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO EN...

Oct 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,250 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED FIRST THING IN MORNING AND DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25' WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO DISENGAGE AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND A SECOND ATTEMPT WAS MADE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES WHEN ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO EN...

Oct 4, 2013 Electrical System 68,250 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED FIRST THING IN MORNING AND DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25' WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO DISENGAGE AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND A SECOND ATTEMPT WAS MADE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES WHEN ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO EN...

Oct 4, 2013 Power Train 68,250 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED FIRST THING IN MORNING AND DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25' WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO DISENGAGE AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND A SECOND ATTEMPT WAS MADE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES WHEN ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO EN...

Oct 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,250 mi

VEHICLE WAS STARTED FIRST THING IN MORNING AND DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 25' WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO DISENGAGE AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND A SECOND ATTEMPT WAS MADE. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES WHEN ONCE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO EN...

Sep 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

I WAS IN THE MEDDLE LANE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL MY ACCELERATION. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I RESTARTED THE CAR BUT EVERY FEW MILES IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. AM TOLD THAT IT IS A BAD THROTTLE BODY AND FORD HAS KNOWN AB...

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 133,000 mi

I WAS IN THE MEDDLE LANE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL MY ACCELERATION. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I RESTARTED THE CAR BUT EVERY FEW MILES IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. AM TOLD THAT IT IS A BAD THROTTLE BODY AND FORD HAS KNOWN AB...

Sep 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

I WAS IN THE MEDDLE LANE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL MY ACCELERATION. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I RESTARTED THE CAR BUT EVERY FEW MILES IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. AM TOLD THAT IT IS A BAD THROTTLE BODY AND FORD HAS KNOWN AB...

Sep 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

I WAS IN THE MEDDLE LANE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL MY ACCELERATION. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I RESTARTED THE CAR BUT EVERY FEW MILES IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. AM TOLD THAT IT IS A BAD THROTTLE BODY AND FORD HAS KNOWN AB...

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 133,000 mi

I WAS IN THE MEDDLE LANE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL MY ACCELERATION. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I RESTARTED THE CAR BUT EVERY FEW MILES IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. AM TOLD THAT IT IS A BAD THROTTLE BODY AND FORD HAS KNOWN AB...

Sep 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

I WAS IN THE MEDDLE LANE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LOST ALL MY ACCELERATION. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I RESTARTED THE CAR BUT EVERY FEW MILES IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. AM TOLD THAT IT IS A BAD THROTTLE BODY AND FORD HAS KNOWN AB...

Sep 10, 2013 Power Train 49,573 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,573.

Sep 10, 2013 Power Train 49,573 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,573.

Jul 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE UPON ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY SEVE...

Jul 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE UPON ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY SEVE...

May 21, 2013 Power Train 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

May 21, 2013 Power Train 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ...

May 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 95,242 mi

ON 2/27/13 THROTTLE WAS CLEANED NOT REPLACED PER FORD RECALL 12NO3. ON 5/18/13 BEING STUCK IN CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AT A STAND STILL, FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE PROCEEDED LIKE A 747 GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF. CAR MOVED FORWARD SOME 1 TO 2 FT.. KILLED ENGINE, TURNED IT ON AGAIN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR PROC...

May 15, 2013 Power Train 95,242 mi

ON 2/27/13 THROTTLE WAS CLEANED NOT REPLACED PER FORD RECALL 12NO3. ON 5/18/13 BEING STUCK IN CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AT A STAND STILL, FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE PROCEEDED LIKE A 747 GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF. CAR MOVED FORWARD SOME 1 TO 2 FT.. KILLED ENGINE, TURNED IT ON AGAIN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR PROC...

May 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 95,242 mi

ON 2/27/13 THROTTLE WAS CLEANED NOT REPLACED PER FORD RECALL 12NO3. ON 5/18/13 BEING STUCK IN CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AT A STAND STILL, FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE PROCEEDED LIKE A 747 GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF. CAR MOVED FORWARD SOME 1 TO 2 FT.. KILLED ENGINE, TURNED IT ON AGAIN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR PROC...

May 15, 2013 Power Train 95,242 mi

ON 2/27/13 THROTTLE WAS CLEANED NOT REPLACED PER FORD RECALL 12NO3. ON 5/18/13 BEING STUCK IN CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AT A STAND STILL, FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE PROCEEDED LIKE A 747 GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF. CAR MOVED FORWARD SOME 1 TO 2 FT.. KILLED ENGINE, TURNED IT ON AGAIN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR PROC...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALL LIGHT UP AND ALL THE DIALS DROP TO ZERO, TRACTION CONTROL GOES OUT WHICH CAUSES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IN WINTER DRIVING. SPEEDOMETER, TACK, FUEL GAUGE, AND ENGINE TEMP ALL SET TO ZERO. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS INOP, LIGHTS ON INTERIOR GEAR SHIFT GO OUT. AT FIRST THIS WOULD H...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALL LIGHT UP AND ALL THE DIALS DROP TO ZERO, TRACTION CONTROL GOES OUT WHICH CAUSES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IN WINTER DRIVING. SPEEDOMETER, TACK, FUEL GAUGE, AND ENGINE TEMP ALL SET TO ZERO. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS INOP, LIGHTS ON INTERIOR GEAR SHIFT GO OUT. AT FIRST THIS WOULD H...

Mar 22, 2013 Power Train 59,300 mi

AFTER DRIVING CAR 20 MINUTES AND ONCE THE CAR ENGINE HEATS UP THE TRANSMISSION BEGINS TO BUCK AND JERK WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH. THIS IS A ONGOING ISSUE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Mar 22, 2013 Power Train 59,300 mi

AFTER DRIVING CAR 20 MINUTES AND ONCE THE CAR ENGINE HEATS UP THE TRANSMISSION BEGINS TO BUCK AND JERK WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH. THIS IS A ONGOING ISSUE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Jan 4, 2013 Structure 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HOWEVER, THE LATCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V383000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS INELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER...

Jan 4, 2013 Structure 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HOWEVER, THE LATCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V383000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS INELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER...

Oct 30, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MERCURY MONTEGO 2005 INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR TWO YEARS. GETTING LONGER DURATION BEFORE PANEL COMES BACK ON. THE INTERIOR IS PITCH BLACK, I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING, HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE. MY BACK UP LIGHTS REMAIN ON WHEN PANEL GOES . DRIVERS BEHIND ME STAY CLEAR, THINKING...

Oct 30, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MERCURY MONTEGO 2005 INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR TWO YEARS. GETTING LONGER DURATION BEFORE PANEL COMES BACK ON. THE INTERIOR IS PITCH BLACK, I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING, HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE. MY BACK UP LIGHTS REMAIN ON WHEN PANEL GOES . DRIVERS BEHIND ME STAY CLEAR, THINKING...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train 40,525 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATETLY AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MECHATRONICS UNIT NEEDED TO BE REP...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train 40,525 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATETLY AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MECHATRONICS UNIT NEEDED TO BE REP...

Sep 6, 2012 Engine 108,485 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A USED CAR DEALER WITH 108K, GOT WAY OVERCHARGED BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANY CREDIT. THE SECOND DAY THAT I HAD THE CAR I WAS TAKING MY BABY TO DAY CARE. THE CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WE ALMOST GOT HIT. THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE CAME ON. THE CAR DID THIS ...

Sep 6, 2012 Engine 108,485 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A USED CAR DEALER WITH 108K, GOT WAY OVERCHARGED BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANY CREDIT. THE SECOND DAY THAT I HAD THE CAR I WAS TAKING MY BABY TO DAY CARE. THE CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WE ALMOST GOT HIT. THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE CAME ON. THE CAR DID THIS ...

Aug 3, 2012 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2011. AUGUST 2011, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN GRADUALLY APPLYING THE BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD BEGIN TO SHUDDER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ONLY IF THE ENGINE WAS WARM. BY MARCH 2012, THE SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION AND JERK WA...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 69,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2011. AUGUST 2011, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN GRADUALLY APPLYING THE BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD BEGIN TO SHUDDER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ONLY IF THE ENGINE WAS WARM. BY MARCH 2012, THE SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION AND JERK WA...

Aug 3, 2012 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2011. AUGUST 2011, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN GRADUALLY APPLYING THE BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD BEGIN TO SHUDDER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ONLY IF THE ENGINE WAS WARM. BY MARCH 2012, THE SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION AND JERK WA...

Aug 3, 2012 Power Train 69,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2011. AUGUST 2011, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN GRADUALLY APPLYING THE BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD BEGIN TO SHUDDER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ONLY IF THE ENGINE WAS WARM. BY MARCH 2012, THE SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION AND JERK WA...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 69,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2011. AUGUST 2011, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN GRADUALLY APPLYING THE BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD BEGIN TO SHUDDER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ONLY IF THE ENGINE WAS WARM. BY MARCH 2012, THE SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION AND JERK WA...

Aug 3, 2012 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2011. AUGUST 2011, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND ACT AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN GRADUALLY APPLYING THE BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD BEGIN TO SHUDDER. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ONLY IF THE ENGINE WAS WARM. BY MARCH 2012, THE SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION AND JERK WA...

Jun 29, 2012 Power Train 56,000 mi

THE CAR WILL SHUTTER, SHAKES AND BANGS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR WHEN FOR EXAMPLE THE CAR BEGINS TO CLIMB A SLIGHT GRADE AND NEEDS A LOWER GEAR TO MAINTAIN SPEED. SOMETIMES, DURING THE SAME SCENARIO, THE CAR WILL SHIFT MOMENTARILY INTO WHAT SEAMS TO BE NEUTRAL CAUSING ENGINE ...

Jun 29, 2012 Power Train 56,000 mi

THE CAR WILL SHUTTER, SHAKES AND BANGS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS TO A LOWER GEAR WHEN FOR EXAMPLE THE CAR BEGINS TO CLIMB A SLIGHT GRADE AND NEEDS A LOWER GEAR TO MAINTAIN SPEED. SOMETIMES, DURING THE SAME SCENARIO, THE CAR WILL SHIFT MOMENTARILY INTO WHAT SEAMS TO BE NEUTRAL CAUSING ENGINE ...

Jun 7, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Engine 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Air Bags 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Engine 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Air Bags 89,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE ON MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO JUST WENT "DEAD". NOTHING REGISTERED, SO THERE WAS NO READING ON MY SPEED, ENGINE HEAT GAUGE, FUEL LEVEL, OR TACHOMETER. THIS HAPPENED ONCE IN EARLY SPRING OF THIS YEAR (2012), BUT DID NOT REPEAT UNTIL RECENTLY. IT IS NOW JUNE AND THE SAME THING HAS...

Apr 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE V...

Apr 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE V...

Mar 23, 2012 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP OR DOWNHILL, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JERK WHEN DOWN SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OR THE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO B...

Mar 23, 2012 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP OR DOWNHILL, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JERK WHEN DOWN SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OR THE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO B...

Mar 22, 2012 Power Train 55,000 mi

THIS CAR AT 35 MPH LOSES POWER AND WILL NOT SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR.I HAVE FOUND ATSB08-24-1-.THIS DATES BACK TO NOVEMBER13,2008.THE FORD DEALER HAS TOLD ME REPEATDLY THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND MY CAR IS FINE.I ASKED IF THEY KNEW OF ANY PROBLEMS AND THEY STATED NO.WHEN THE CAR DOES THIS IT JUST L...

Mar 22, 2012 Power Train 55,000 mi

THIS CAR AT 35 MPH LOSES POWER AND WILL NOT SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR.I HAVE FOUND ATSB08-24-1-.THIS DATES BACK TO NOVEMBER13,2008.THE FORD DEALER HAS TOLD ME REPEATDLY THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND MY CAR IS FINE.I ASKED IF THEY KNEW OF ANY PROBLEMS AND THEY STATED NO.WHEN THE CAR DOES THIS IT JUST L...

Feb 29, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE THROTTLE BODY IS BAD ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT FORD NEEDS TO RECALL. *TR

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train

THE THROTTLE BODY IS BAD ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT FORD NEEDS TO RECALL. *TR

Feb 29, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE THROTTLE BODY IS BAD ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT FORD NEEDS TO RECALL. *TR

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train

THE THROTTLE BODY IS BAD ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT FORD NEEDS TO RECALL. *TR

Nov 29, 2011 Power Train 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP VIOLENTLY IN A JERKING MOTION. IN ADDITION, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NINETEEN DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC W...

Nov 29, 2011 Power Train 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP VIOLENTLY IN A JERKING MOTION. IN ADDITION, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NINETEEN DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC W...

Nov 16, 2011 Power Train Crash

PURCHASED CAR ON 10/3/2011 FROM DRIVETIME MOTORS. ON THE WAY HOME, CAR HAD OBVIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE ON 10/5/2011, AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. UPON TESTING, PRIOR TO PICK UP, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION TO BE A BAD ONE. REPLACED WITH ANOTHER LKQ TRANSMISSION....

Nov 16, 2011 Power Train Crash

PURCHASED CAR ON 10/3/2011 FROM DRIVETIME MOTORS. ON THE WAY HOME, CAR HAD OBVIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE ON 10/5/2011, AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. UPON TESTING, PRIOR TO PICK UP, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION TO BE A BAD ONE. REPLACED WITH ANOTHER LKQ TRANSMISSION....

Nov 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,018 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THAT COST ME $736.83. THIS WAS DONE ON 10/06/2010. NOW AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAS GO...

Nov 4, 2011 Power Train 53,018 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THAT COST ME $736.83. THIS WAS DONE ON 10/06/2010. NOW AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAS GO...

Nov 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,018 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THAT COST ME $736.83. THIS WAS DONE ON 10/06/2010. NOW AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAS GO...

Nov 4, 2011 Power Train 53,018 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THAT COST ME $736.83. THIS WAS DONE ON 10/06/2010. NOW AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAS GO...

Aug 25, 2011 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE READINGS DECREASED TO ZERO AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLANKING SOUND BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE GAUGES RESET TO TH...

Aug 25, 2011 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE READINGS DECREASED TO ZERO AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLANKING SOUND BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE GAUGES RESET TO TH...

Aug 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

WE OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS HAVE NOTICED ALTERNATE STALLING OR RANDOM ACCELERATING HOWEVER ON SATURDAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED & REFUSED TO GO OVER 1,000 RPMS. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WH...

Aug 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

WE OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS HAVE NOTICED ALTERNATE STALLING OR RANDOM ACCELERATING HOWEVER ON SATURDAY, AS I WAS ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED & REFUSED TO GO OVER 1,000 RPMS. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WH...

Aug 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD BE ROUGH AND INCONSISTENT ALMOST LURCHING FORWARD AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WOULD DO THIS EVERY TIME IT WAS DRIVEN. AFTER HAVING TO REPLACE THE VEHICLES BATTERY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. THE RPMS WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1000. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED A...

Aug 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD BE ROUGH AND INCONSISTENT ALMOST LURCHING FORWARD AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WOULD DO THIS EVERY TIME IT WAS DRIVEN. AFTER HAVING TO REPLACE THE VEHICLES BATTERY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. THE RPMS WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1000. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED A...

Aug 17, 2011 Seat Belts 97,448 mi

I OWN A MERCURY MONTEGO 2005 PREMIER EDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT SHOULDER STRAP SOMETIMES RATCHETS UP SUPER TIGHT ON THE PASSENGER CAUSING THEM TO HAVE TO REMOVE IT LET IT TRAVEL BACK IN AND THEN REBUCKLE IT. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPLACED AT THIS TIME,BECAUSE I HARDLY EVER HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE R...

Aug 17, 2011 Seat Belts 97,448 mi

I OWN A MERCURY MONTEGO 2005 PREMIER EDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT SHOULDER STRAP SOMETIMES RATCHETS UP SUPER TIGHT ON THE PASSENGER CAUSING THEM TO HAVE TO REMOVE IT LET IT TRAVEL BACK IN AND THEN REBUCKLE IT. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPLACED AT THIS TIME,BECAUSE I HARDLY EVER HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE R...

Aug 11, 2011 Electrical System 95,275 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND...

Aug 11, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 95,275 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND...

Aug 11, 2011 Electrical System 95,275 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND...

Aug 11, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 95,275 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND...

Jul 30, 2011 Power Train 101,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO LUNGES FORWARD AND WHEN IN REVERSE ALSO IT STALLS AND SHUTS OFF REPEATEDLY AND HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING AT TIMES. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND GOT THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER A WEEK. *TR

Jul 30, 2011 Power Train 101,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO LUNGES FORWARD AND WHEN IN REVERSE ALSO IT STALLS AND SHUTS OFF REPEATEDLY AND HAVE PROBLEMS ACCELERATING AT TIMES. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND GOT THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER A WEEK. *TR

Jul 11, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 130,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, THE MESSAGE ( ENGINE FAILED SAFE MODE ) ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND ...

Jul 11, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 130,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, THE MESSAGE ( ENGINE FAILED SAFE MODE ) ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND ...

Jul 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HAVE A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO,ON MANY OCCASIONS THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SURGES AND THE RPM INCREASE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I QUICKLY HAVE TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES. HAPPENS IN BOTH. DRIVE AND REVERSE. AFRAID I WILL HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING WHEN I PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. HAVE BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER 3 TIME...

Jul 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

HAVE A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO,ON MANY OCCASIONS THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SURGES AND THE RPM INCREASE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I QUICKLY HAVE TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES. HAPPENS IN BOTH. DRIVE AND REVERSE. AFRAID I WILL HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING WHEN I PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. HAVE BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER 3 TIME...

Jun 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 1,008,000 mi

I HAVE A 05 MONTEGO I BROUGHT USED LAST YEAR IT WANTS TO GO BY ITSELF WHEN U START TO LEAVE I ALMOST HIT A PERSON WHILE IN DRIVE THRU LAST WEEK THIS IS SCARY DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DYE OR GET HURT BEFORE A RECALL WAS TOLD IT THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR REALLY EXPENSIVE TO FIX AND NOT SURE WHICH ONE THEIR...

Jun 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED NUMEROUS TIMES, WOULD LOSE POWER AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR. THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR WA...

Jun 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 1,008,000 mi

I HAVE A 05 MONTEGO I BROUGHT USED LAST YEAR IT WANTS TO GO BY ITSELF WHEN U START TO LEAVE I ALMOST HIT A PERSON WHILE IN DRIVE THRU LAST WEEK THIS IS SCARY DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DYE OR GET HURT BEFORE A RECALL WAS TOLD IT THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR REALLY EXPENSIVE TO FIX AND NOT SURE WHICH ONE THEIR...

Jun 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED NUMEROUS TIMES, WOULD LOSE POWER AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR. THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR WA...

Jun 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE REVS UP, AND CAR LURCHES, TYPICALLY WHEN: - SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND/OR MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE; - ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE CRANKED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE CAR IS MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE. THE LURCHING IS SUDDEN AND "VIOLENT" ENOUGH THAT IT CAN CATCH A DRIVE...

Jun 23, 2011 Electrical System

ENGINE REVS UP, AND CAR LURCHES, TYPICALLY WHEN: - SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND/OR MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE; - ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE CRANKED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE CAR IS MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE. THE LURCHING IS SUDDEN AND "VIOLENT" ENOUGH THAT IT CAN CATCH A DRIVE...

Jun 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REVS UP, AND CAR LURCHES, TYPICALLY WHEN: - SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND/OR MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE; - ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE CRANKED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE CAR IS MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE. THE LURCHING IS SUDDEN AND "VIOLENT" ENOUGH THAT IT CAN CATCH A DRIVE...

Jun 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE REVS UP, AND CAR LURCHES, TYPICALLY WHEN: - SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND/OR MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE; - ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE CRANKED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE CAR IS MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE. THE LURCHING IS SUDDEN AND "VIOLENT" ENOUGH THAT IT CAN CATCH A DRIVE...

Jun 23, 2011 Electrical System

ENGINE REVS UP, AND CAR LURCHES, TYPICALLY WHEN: - SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND/OR MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE; - ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE CRANKED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE CAR IS MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE. THE LURCHING IS SUDDEN AND "VIOLENT" ENOUGH THAT IT CAN CATCH A DRIVE...

Jun 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REVS UP, AND CAR LURCHES, TYPICALLY WHEN: - SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND/OR MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE; - ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE CRANKED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE CAR IS MOVING AWAY FROM IDLE. THE LURCHING IS SUDDEN AND "VIOLENT" ENOUGH THAT IT CAN CATCH A DRIVE...

Jun 20, 2011 Power Train 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITH AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS TO THE MAXIMUM READING. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE...

Jun 20, 2011 Power Train 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITH AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS TO THE MAXIMUM READING. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE...

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 54,995 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING ABNORMALLY WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE FAILURE DID NOT PERSIST WHEN RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND PERFORMED A ROA...

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 54,995 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING ABNORMALLY WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE FAILURE DID NOT PERSIST WHEN RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND PERFORMED A ROA...

May 18, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD AND DECELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY BEGIN TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPE...

May 18, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD AND DECELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY BEGIN TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPE...

Apr 24, 2011 Power Train 179,453 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON FEBRUARY 10, 2011, STARTED TO PASS A TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT I WAS LOSING POWER - I LOOKED AT THE TACHOMETER AND NOTICED THE RPM'S INCREASING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND GOT BACK INTO THE RIGHT LANE. AS I GOT FURTHER DOWN THE INTERSTATE, I HEARD A LOUD, SCREAMING NOISE...

Apr 24, 2011 Power Train 179,453 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON FEBRUARY 10, 2011, STARTED TO PASS A TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT I WAS LOSING POWER - I LOOKED AT THE TACHOMETER AND NOTICED THE RPM'S INCREASING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND GOT BACK INTO THE RIGHT LANE. AS I GOT FURTHER DOWN THE INTERSTATE, I HEARD A LOUD, SCREAMING NOISE...

Mar 23, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

1) NO PRIOR EVENTS LEAD TO THIS PROBLEM IT JUST HAPPENED. 2)THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO LOST ALL GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, LIGHTS,TURN-SIGNALS. THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER. 3) THE REPAIR SHOP IS STILL TRYING TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

1) NO PRIOR EVENTS LEAD TO THIS PROBLEM IT JUST HAPPENED. 2)THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO LOST ALL GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, LIGHTS,TURN-SIGNALS. THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER. 3) THE REPAIR SHOP IS STILL TRYING TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 11, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO HAS AN INSTRUMENT FAILURE IN WHICH ALL WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON. ONE LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER IGNITION WAS OFF. THE BACKUP LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE IN DRIVE PRESENTING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. FOR EXAMPLE, A CAR APPROACHING FROM THE REAR, UPON SEEING FAULTY BACKUP LIGHTS ON ...

Mar 11, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO HAS AN INSTRUMENT FAILURE IN WHICH ALL WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON. ONE LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER IGNITION WAS OFF. THE BACKUP LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE IN DRIVE PRESENTING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. FOR EXAMPLE, A CAR APPROACHING FROM THE REAR, UPON SEEING FAULTY BACKUP LIGHTS ON ...

Jan 25, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY JERK WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. ALSO THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FAILURES RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Jan 25, 2011 Power Train 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY JERK WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. ALSO THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FAILURES RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Jan 9, 2011 Electrical System 78,000 mi

ON JANUARY 8, 2011, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO (SAME AS FORD FIVE HUNDRED) LOST ALL GAUGES: NO SPEEDOMETER, NO LIGHTS, NO DASH TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ETC. THE BACKUP LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON IN ALL GEARS AT ALL TIMES. MILEAGE 78,000. THESE ARE UNSAFE CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY FOR NIGHT DR...

Jan 9, 2011 Electrical System 78,000 mi

ON JANUARY 8, 2011, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO (SAME AS FORD FIVE HUNDRED) LOST ALL GAUGES: NO SPEEDOMETER, NO LIGHTS, NO DASH TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ETC. THE BACKUP LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON IN ALL GEARS AT ALL TIMES. MILEAGE 78,000. THESE ARE UNSAFE CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY FOR NIGHT DR...

Dec 11, 2010 Power Train

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO AWD REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, NEEDING REPLACEMENT. *TR

Dec 11, 2010 Power Train

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO AWD REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, NEEDING REPLACEMENT. *TR

Dec 10, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL CLICKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BECAME HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILU...

Dec 10, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL CLICKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BECAME HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILU...

Oct 14, 2010 Power Train 48,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ...

Oct 14, 2010 Power Train 48,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ...

Oct 6, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN A FREEWAY AND SUDDENLY THE ARM THAT GOES FROM THE CHASSIS TO SUPPORT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE, OR THE JOINT PART, LEAVING THE WHEEL COMPLETELY WITHOUT SUPPORT WHICH ALMOST MADE ME LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. AT FIRST I THOUG...

Oct 6, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN A FREEWAY AND SUDDENLY THE ARM THAT GOES FROM THE CHASSIS TO SUPPORT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE, OR THE JOINT PART, LEAVING THE WHEEL COMPLETELY WITHOUT SUPPORT WHICH ALMOST MADE ME LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. AT FIRST I THOUG...

Sep 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND KNOCK AND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE. ALSO WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND AT TIMES WOULD ACTUALLY SPEED UP. T...

Sep 30, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND KNOCK AND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE. ALSO WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND AT TIMES WOULD ACTUALLY SPEED UP. T...

Sep 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND KNOCK AND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE. ALSO WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND AT TIMES WOULD ACTUALLY SPEED UP. T...

Sep 30, 2010 Power Train 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND KNOCK AND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE. ALSO WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND AT TIMES WOULD ACTUALLY SPEED UP. T...

Sep 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO (79,000MI.) HAS UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. BRAKING HELPED, BUT THE LUNGING OCCURRED AGAIN EACH TIME I TRIED TO DRIVE FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE INTO A ...

Sep 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO (79,000MI.) HAS UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. BRAKING HELPED, BUT THE LUNGING OCCURRED AGAIN EACH TIME I TRIED TO DRIVE FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE INTO A ...

Sep 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO (79,000MI.) HAS UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. BRAKING HELPED, BUT THE LUNGING OCCURRED AGAIN EACH TIME I TRIED TO DRIVE FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE INTO A ...

Sep 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO (79,000MI.) HAS UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD. BRAKING HELPED, BUT THE LUNGING OCCURRED AGAIN EACH TIME I TRIED TO DRIVE FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE INTO A ...

Aug 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE. THERE WAS ALSO AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGE...

Aug 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE. THERE WAS ALSO AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGE...

Jul 28, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THAT HAS BEEN A CONSTANT DOWNWARD SPIRAL.APPROX. 3 MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION,BECAUSE I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THEY DO NOT SELL THE TOOLS OR PARTS TO REPLACE ANYTHING IN IT, THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.APPROX. 1 WEEK AGO, I WAS SI...

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THAT HAS BEEN A CONSTANT DOWNWARD SPIRAL.APPROX. 3 MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION,BECAUSE I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THEY DO NOT SELL THE TOOLS OR PARTS TO REPLACE ANYTHING IN IT, THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.APPROX. 1 WEEK AGO, I WAS SI...

Jul 28, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THAT HAS BEEN A CONSTANT DOWNWARD SPIRAL.APPROX. 3 MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION,BECAUSE I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THEY DO NOT SELL THE TOOLS OR PARTS TO REPLACE ANYTHING IN IT, THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.APPROX. 1 WEEK AGO, I WAS SI...

Jul 28, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO THAT HAS BEEN A CONSTANT DOWNWARD SPIRAL.APPROX. 3 MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION,BECAUSE I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THEY DO NOT SELL THE TOOLS OR PARTS TO REPLACE ANYTHING IN IT, THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.APPROX. 1 WEEK AGO, I WAS SI...

Jul 11, 2010 Power Train 63,715 mi

I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO DUE TO INTER PROBLEMS WITHIN - I WENT ON LINE AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS IN FORD AND MERCURY CARS. I TOOK MY CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL - I TOOK MY CAR TO...

Jul 11, 2010 Power Train 63,715 mi

I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO DUE TO INTER PROBLEMS WITHIN - I WENT ON LINE AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS IN FORD AND MERCURY CARS. I TOOK MY CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL - I TOOK MY CAR TO...

Jul 1, 2010 Power Train 50,327 mi

ON JUNE 22, 2010 I NOTICED THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COME ON. ABOUT 1/2 MILE FURTHER THE TRANSMISSION STARTS BUCKING AND JUMPING. THE 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WAS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME PULLING A 15% GRADE, ONCE TO THE TOP EVERYTHING SMOOTHED OUT. THEN 2 MILES FURTHER ANOTHER HILL CAME. THE 2005 MERCURY...

Jul 1, 2010 Electrical System 50,327 mi

ON JUNE 22, 2010 I NOTICED THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COME ON. ABOUT 1/2 MILE FURTHER THE TRANSMISSION STARTS BUCKING AND JUMPING. THE 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WAS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME PULLING A 15% GRADE, ONCE TO THE TOP EVERYTHING SMOOTHED OUT. THEN 2 MILES FURTHER ANOTHER HILL CAME. THE 2005 MERCURY...

Jul 1, 2010 Power Train 50,327 mi

ON JUNE 22, 2010 I NOTICED THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COME ON. ABOUT 1/2 MILE FURTHER THE TRANSMISSION STARTS BUCKING AND JUMPING. THE 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WAS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME PULLING A 15% GRADE, ONCE TO THE TOP EVERYTHING SMOOTHED OUT. THEN 2 MILES FURTHER ANOTHER HILL CAME. THE 2005 MERCURY...

Jul 1, 2010 Electrical System 50,327 mi

ON JUNE 22, 2010 I NOTICED THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COME ON. ABOUT 1/2 MILE FURTHER THE TRANSMISSION STARTS BUCKING AND JUMPING. THE 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WAS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME PULLING A 15% GRADE, ONCE TO THE TOP EVERYTHING SMOOTHED OUT. THEN 2 MILES FURTHER ANOTHER HILL CAME. THE 2005 MERCURY...

May 18, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ROUGH AND BUCKING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AT 2ND AND 3RD GEARS, VERY OCCASIONAL SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF WHILE IN MOTION AND ACCELERATING AND SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DURING DECELERATION OR BRAKING SINCE APPROX. 50, 000 MILES (25, 000 MILES B...

May 18, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ROUGH AND BUCKING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AT 2ND AND 3RD GEARS, VERY OCCASIONAL SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF WHILE IN MOTION AND ACCELERATING AND SHUDDERING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DURING DECELERATION OR BRAKING SINCE APPROX. 50, 000 MILES (25, 000 MILES B...

Apr 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. WHEN THEY ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO INCREASE SPEED SIMILAR TO DRIVING WHILE IN NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE V...

Apr 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. WHEN THEY ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO INCREASE SPEED SIMILAR TO DRIVING WHILE IN NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE V...

Apr 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. WHEN THEY ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO INCREASE SPEED SIMILAR TO DRIVING WHILE IN NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE V...

Apr 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. WHEN THEY ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO INCREASE SPEED SIMILAR TO DRIVING WHILE IN NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE V...

Mar 26, 2010 Power Train 56,555 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY NONTEGO HAS 62550 MI ON CAR HEARD NOISE IN TRANSMISSION AND TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER LOOKING ON LINE NUMEROUS POEPLE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS BETWEEN 54,000 MI AND 67000, MI , THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I CALLED FORD CORPORATION AND THEY STATED B...

Mar 26, 2010 Power Train 56,555 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY NONTEGO HAS 62550 MI ON CAR HEARD NOISE IN TRANSMISSION AND TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER LOOKING ON LINE NUMEROUS POEPLE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS BETWEEN 54,000 MI AND 67000, MI , THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I CALLED FORD CORPORATION AND THEY STATED B...

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO HAS CLOSE TO 90K MILES. KEPT IN GREAT CONDITION BUT THE TRANSMISSION IS GIVING SAME SIGNS AS REPORTED MANY TIMES ON THIS THREAD. JERKING BETWEEN GEARS AND KICKING BACK REALLY HARD. THE COMPANY WILL HEAR US IF WE JOIN TOGETHER WE'RE LEARNING THAT WITH TOYOTA. LET'S GET TOGETH...

Mar 18, 2010 Equipment 90,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO HAS CLOSE TO 90K MILES. KEPT IN GREAT CONDITION BUT THE TRANSMISSION IS GIVING SAME SIGNS AS REPORTED MANY TIMES ON THIS THREAD. JERKING BETWEEN GEARS AND KICKING BACK REALLY HARD. THE COMPANY WILL HEAR US IF WE JOIN TOGETHER WE'RE LEARNING THAT WITH TOYOTA. LET'S GET TOGETH...

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO HAS CLOSE TO 90K MILES. KEPT IN GREAT CONDITION BUT THE TRANSMISSION IS GIVING SAME SIGNS AS REPORTED MANY TIMES ON THIS THREAD. JERKING BETWEEN GEARS AND KICKING BACK REALLY HARD. THE COMPANY WILL HEAR US IF WE JOIN TOGETHER WE'RE LEARNING THAT WITH TOYOTA. LET'S GET TOGETH...

Mar 18, 2010 Equipment 90,000 mi

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO HAS CLOSE TO 90K MILES. KEPT IN GREAT CONDITION BUT THE TRANSMISSION IS GIVING SAME SIGNS AS REPORTED MANY TIMES ON THIS THREAD. JERKING BETWEEN GEARS AND KICKING BACK REALLY HARD. THE COMPANY WILL HEAR US IF WE JOIN TOGETHER WE'RE LEARNING THAT WITH TOYOTA. LET'S GET TOGETH...

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

CAR SHOWED "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" ON THE DISPLAY PANEL AND DID NOT RESPOND WHEN I HIT THE GAS ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. ENGINE RESPONSE WAS INTERMITTENT AFTER THIS AND THEN THE "WRENCH" SYMBOL SHOWED UP. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND TURNED OFF THE CAR TO TRY AND...

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

CAR SHOWED "FAILSAFE ENGINE MODE" ON THE DISPLAY PANEL AND DID NOT RESPOND WHEN I HIT THE GAS ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES. ENGINE RESPONSE WAS INTERMITTENT AFTER THIS AND THEN THE "WRENCH" SYMBOL SHOWED UP. I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND TURNED OFF THE CAR TO TRY AND...

Feb 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

WHILE IDLING WHEN STOPPED OR WHEN MOVING SLOWLY, THE ENGINE SPEED SUDDENLY ACCELERATES TO ABOVE 3500 RPM CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD UNLESS THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY APPLIED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION LASTS 3 TO 5 SECONDS. PLACING THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE ENGINE SPEED. THIS HAPPENS...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 27,000 mi

WHILE IDLING WHEN STOPPED OR WHEN MOVING SLOWLY, THE ENGINE SPEED SUDDENLY ACCELERATES TO ABOVE 3500 RPM CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD UNLESS THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY APPLIED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION LASTS 3 TO 5 SECONDS. PLACING THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE ENGINE SPEED. THIS HAPPENS...

Feb 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

WHILE IDLING WHEN STOPPED OR WHEN MOVING SLOWLY, THE ENGINE SPEED SUDDENLY ACCELERATES TO ABOVE 3500 RPM CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD UNLESS THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY APPLIED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION LASTS 3 TO 5 SECONDS. PLACING THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE ENGINE SPEED. THIS HAPPENS...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 27,000 mi

WHILE IDLING WHEN STOPPED OR WHEN MOVING SLOWLY, THE ENGINE SPEED SUDDENLY ACCELERATES TO ABOVE 3500 RPM CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD UNLESS THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY APPLIED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION LASTS 3 TO 5 SECONDS. PLACING THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL HAS NO EFFECT ON THE ENGINE SPEED. THIS HAPPENS...

Nov 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 54,000 mi

MY PARENTS WERE INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH A DRUNK DRIVER WHO HAD CROSS THE CENTER LINE, IN WHICH CASE NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE BUNT FORCE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS TO THE PASSENGER FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE UNI-BODY AND THE FRONT CLIP SUPPORT CROS...

Nov 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 54,000 mi

MY PARENTS WERE INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT WITH A DRUNK DRIVER WHO HAD CROSS THE CENTER LINE, IN WHICH CASE NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE BUNT FORCE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS TO THE PASSENGER FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE UNI-BODY AND THE FRONT CLIP SUPPORT CROS...

Oct 27, 2009 Electrical System 54,956 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT FROM NORMAL TO ZERO AND THEN BACK UP TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE WIRE THAT CAUSED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE TO MALFUNCTION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE HIGH VOLTAGE IN THE...

Oct 27, 2009 Electrical System 54,956 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT FROM NORMAL TO ZERO AND THEN BACK UP TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE WIRE THAT CAUSED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE TO MALFUNCTION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE HIGH VOLTAGE IN THE...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO FWD 6 SPEED. A COUPLE MONTHS AGO THE TRANSMISSION STARTED JUMPING AROUND, IT SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD NOT GO INTO TO GEAR AND WHEN IT DOES IT WILL SLAM REAL HARD. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH 22000 MILES AND NOW IT HAS 52000 MILES. I'VE ALREADY REPLACED A MOTOR MOUNT BECAUSE OF...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO IN MAY 2005. THE CAR NOW HAS 85K MILES WITH THE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION.THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN FINE ON SHORT TRIPS (35 MILES OR LESS) BUT ANYTHING OVER THAT AND IT STARTS DOING REALLY CRAZY STUFF. IT WILL DOWNSHIFT 3-4 GEARS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS...SLAM INTO GEAR.....

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO FWD 6 SPEED. A COUPLE MONTHS AGO THE TRANSMISSION STARTED JUMPING AROUND, IT SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD NOT GO INTO TO GEAR AND WHEN IT DOES IT WILL SLAM REAL HARD. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH 22000 MILES AND NOW IT HAS 52000 MILES. I'VE ALREADY REPLACED A MOTOR MOUNT BECAUSE OF...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO IN MAY 2005. THE CAR NOW HAS 85K MILES WITH THE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION.THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN FINE ON SHORT TRIPS (35 MILES OR LESS) BUT ANYTHING OVER THAT AND IT STARTS DOING REALLY CRAZY STUFF. IT WILL DOWNSHIFT 3-4 GEARS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS...SLAM INTO GEAR.....

Sep 16, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. SHE STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. SHE PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON THEN IT SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLU...

Sep 16, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. SHE STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. SHE PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON THEN IT SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLU...

Aug 29, 2009 Power Train 95,000 mi

DURING DRIVING SPEED, WHEN I NEED TO SPEED UP TO AVOID BEING HIT ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES THEN SHIFTS SO HARD THAT THE CAR SHAKES. HAPPENS EVERY TIME. *TR

Aug 29, 2009 Power Train 95,000 mi

DURING DRIVING SPEED, WHEN I NEED TO SPEED UP TO AVOID BEING HIT ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES THEN SHIFTS SO HARD THAT THE CAR SHAKES. HAPPENS EVERY TIME. *TR

Aug 24, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP AND SPUTTER WHILE DOWNSHIFTING. WILL NOT ACCELERATE WITHOUT SLIPPING WHEN HEATED UP. *TR

Aug 24, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SLIP AND SPUTTER WHILE DOWNSHIFTING. WILL NOT ACCELERATE WITHOUT SLIPPING WHEN HEATED UP. *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

1CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (GAS EMISIONS) 2. FAILURE IS ONCE A MONTH THEN LIGHT GOES OFF 2 NO PARTS OR REPAIRS AS THE DEALER SHIP WILL NOT REPLACE WILL THE RECALL REPAIR? *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

1CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (GAS EMISIONS) 2. FAILURE IS ONCE A MONTH THEN LIGHT GOES OFF 2 NO PARTS OR REPAIRS AS THE DEALER SHIP WILL NOT REPLACE WILL THE RECALL REPAIR? *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

1CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (GAS EMISIONS) 2. FAILURE IS ONCE A MONTH THEN LIGHT GOES OFF 2 NO PARTS OR REPAIRS AS THE DEALER SHIP WILL NOT REPLACE WILL THE RECALL REPAIR? *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

1CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (GAS EMISIONS) 2. FAILURE IS ONCE A MONTH THEN LIGHT GOES OFF 2 NO PARTS OR REPAIRS AS THE DEALER SHIP WILL NOT REPLACE WILL THE RECALL REPAIR? *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

1CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (GAS EMISIONS) 2. FAILURE IS ONCE A MONTH THEN LIGHT GOES OFF 2 NO PARTS OR REPAIRS AS THE DEALER SHIP WILL NOT REPLACE WILL THE RECALL REPAIR? *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

1CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (GAS EMISIONS) 2. FAILURE IS ONCE A MONTH THEN LIGHT GOES OFF 2 NO PARTS OR REPAIRS AS THE DEALER SHIP WILL NOT REPLACE WILL THE RECALL REPAIR? *TR

Jun 1, 2009 Electrical System Fire 52,450 mi

SAW SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S OUTSIDE MIRROR, THE METAL WAS HOT, THEN SAW A SMALL FLAME, UNDER THE MIRROR, SO WE PULLED THE FUSE. A WEEK LATER WE PUT THE FUSE BACK IN & SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE MIRROR,AGAIN, SO WE PULLED THE FUSE & HAVE LEFT IT OUT. THIS FUSE ALSO CONTROLS THE POWER SEATS,...

Jun 1, 2009 Electrical System Fire 52,450 mi

SAW SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S OUTSIDE MIRROR, THE METAL WAS HOT, THEN SAW A SMALL FLAME, UNDER THE MIRROR, SO WE PULLED THE FUSE. A WEEK LATER WE PUT THE FUSE BACK IN & SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE MIRROR,AGAIN, SO WE PULLED THE FUSE & HAVE LEFT IT OUT. THIS FUSE ALSO CONTROLS THE POWER SEATS,...

Feb 21, 2009 Power Train Crash 38,000 mi

MONTEGO CVT TRANSMISSION STICKS SOMETIMES WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS,AND SOMETIMES GO INTO SAFETY MODE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID NO CODES WHERE FOUND .I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD PUT SOME PRESSER ON FORD FOR THEM TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 Power Train Crash 38,000 mi

MONTEGO CVT TRANSMISSION STICKS SOMETIMES WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS,AND SOMETIMES GO INTO SAFETY MODE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID NO CODES WHERE FOUND .I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD PUT SOME PRESSER ON FORD FOR THEM TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Power Train 37,693 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE FORD ASSEMBLY PLANT THAT WAS IN HAZELWOOD MISSOURI. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT SOMEONE TO HELP ME IN A TERRIBLE SITUATION. I BOUGHT A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO BECAUSE I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE CAR, AND UP UNTIL NOW, NOT ONLY AM I DISAPPOINTED BUT VERY...

Jan 8, 2009 Power Train 37,693 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE FORD ASSEMBLY PLANT THAT WAS IN HAZELWOOD MISSOURI. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT SOMEONE TO HELP ME IN A TERRIBLE SITUATION. I BOUGHT A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO BECAUSE I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE CAR, AND UP UNTIL NOW, NOT ONLY AM I DISAPPOINTED BUT VERY...

Oct 29, 2008 Power Train

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WITH JUST OVER 18, 000 MILES SUDDENLY WENT DEAD, WHILE PARTIALLY PULLED OUT IN TRAFFIC. IT WAS TRACED TO THE CVT TRANSMISSION. NO HARM OCCURRED, BUT I AM GOING TO GET RID OF THE CAR. I ALSO NOTICED INFO ON THE INTERNET WITH CVT PROBLEMS. I SEE TOO THAT FORD PULLED OUT THE CVT...

Oct 29, 2008 Wheels 46,000 mi

FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 46,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Suspension 46,000 mi

FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 46,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Power Train

MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WITH JUST OVER 18, 000 MILES SUDDENLY WENT DEAD, WHILE PARTIALLY PULLED OUT IN TRAFFIC. IT WAS TRACED TO THE CVT TRANSMISSION. NO HARM OCCURRED, BUT I AM GOING TO GET RID OF THE CAR. I ALSO NOTICED INFO ON THE INTERNET WITH CVT PROBLEMS. I SEE TOO THAT FORD PULLED OUT THE CVT...

Oct 29, 2008 Wheels 46,000 mi

FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 46,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Suspension 46,000 mi

FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 46,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 21, 2008 Power Train Crash 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRANSMISSION SPUTTERED AND THEN TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT BUT INSTEAD LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE CARS FRONT TIRES TO SQUEAL AND A RAPID SLOW DOWN. THIS FAILURE OCCURS ANYTIME I TRY TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE. WITH CAREFUL DRIV...

Oct 21, 2008 Power Train Crash 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 50 MPH I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRANSMISSION SPUTTERED AND THEN TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT BUT INSTEAD LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE CARS FRONT TIRES TO SQUEAL AND A RAPID SLOW DOWN. THIS FAILURE OCCURS ANYTIME I TRY TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE. WITH CAREFUL DRIV...

Jun 11, 2008 Structure Crash 70,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO ON A HIGHWAY AT 55MPH WHEN A JEEP LIBERTY CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND IMPACTED HIS CAR. IT WAS A SHEARING IMPACT, NOT A SIDE IMPACT. OUR REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND THAT QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE WAS RIPPED COMPLETELY OFF. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS BEN...

Jun 11, 2008 Structure Crash 70,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO ON A HIGHWAY AT 55MPH WHEN A JEEP LIBERTY CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND IMPACTED HIS CAR. IT WAS A SHEARING IMPACT, NOT A SIDE IMPACT. OUR REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND THAT QUARTER OF THE VEHICLE WAS RIPPED COMPLETELY OFF. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS BEN...

May 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,113 mi

MERCURY MONTEGO WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 16,000 MILES, AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 26,000 MILES. SHE BELIEVES THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE TYPE OF METAL THAT IS BEING USED. *KB

May 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,113 mi

MERCURY MONTEGO WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 16,000 MILES, AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 26,000 MILES. SHE BELIEVES THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE TYPE OF METAL THAT IS BEING USED. *KB

May 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

IN THE 86K MILES MY MERCURY MONTEGO HAS BEEN DRIVEN THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. JUST THIS WEEK THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. *TR

May 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

IN THE 86K MILES MY MERCURY MONTEGO HAS BEEN DRIVEN THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. JUST THIS WEEK THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. *TR

Jan 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE PADS. MOISTURE WOULD ENTER INTO THE BRAKE PADS AND THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED NEW ROTORS IN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FOUR WEEKS LATER, THE AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED EXCESSIVELY. T...

Jan 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE PADS. MOISTURE WOULD ENTER INTO THE BRAKE PADS AND THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED NEW ROTORS IN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FOUR WEEKS LATER, THE AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED EXCESSIVELY. T...

Jan 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE PADS. MOISTURE WOULD ENTER INTO THE BRAKE PADS AND THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED NEW ROTORS IN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FOUR WEEKS LATER, THE AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED EXCESSIVELY. T...

Jan 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE PADS. MOISTURE WOULD ENTER INTO THE BRAKE PADS AND THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED NEW ROTORS IN THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FOUR WEEKS LATER, THE AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED EXCESSIVELY. T...

Aug 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

I NOTICED A LOT OF DUST FROM THE BRAKES ESPECIALLY ON THE REAR, AT 42,533, I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND THE ROTORS RE-SURFACED. *TR

Aug 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

I NOTICED A LOT OF DUST FROM THE BRAKES ESPECIALLY ON THE REAR, AT 42,533, I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND THE ROTORS RE-SURFACED. *TR

Jul 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,000 mi

PREMATURE BRAKE PAD DEPLETED TOTALLY BY 18750 MILES RESULTING IN NO REAR BRAKING ACTION. *TR

Jul 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,000 mi

PREMATURE BRAKE PAD DEPLETED TOTALLY BY 18750 MILES RESULTING IN NO REAR BRAKING ACTION. *TR

Jun 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE HAD INCREASED WHEN BRAKING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THE CONTA...

Jun 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE HAD INCREASED WHEN BRAKING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THE CONTA...

Jun 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. I WAS DRIVING, APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THERE WAS A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN WILSON FORD, FAIRMONT, WV FOR REPAIRS. ONE CALIPER HAD LOCKED UP AND DESTROYED THE ROTOR AND THE OTHER CALIPER HAS BADLY DAMAGED THE ...

Jun 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. I WAS DRIVING, APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THERE WAS A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN WILSON FORD, FAIRMONT, WV FOR REPAIRS. ONE CALIPER HAD LOCKED UP AND DESTROYED THE ROTOR AND THE OTHER CALIPER HAS BADLY DAMAGED THE ...

May 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. HE HAS TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOURTEEN TIMES AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER CURRENTLY HAS THE VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD IT SINCE MA...

May 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. HE HAS TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOURTEEN TIMES AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER CURRENTLY HAS THE VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD IT SINCE MA...

Apr 3, 2007 Air Bags Crash 19,000 mi

MY FATHER AGE 81 WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON 1-20-07 IN WICH HE IMPACTED THE REAR OF A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILOR COMBO@ APPROX. 40 MPH. THE TRAILOR HAD A BAR/BUMPER EXTENDING ACROSS THE BACK AND DOWN, AND THE IMPACT WAS 18-24 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DID NOT DEPLOY,RESULTING IN MULTIPLE IN...

Apr 3, 2007 Air Bags Crash 19,000 mi

MY FATHER AGE 81 WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON 1-20-07 IN WICH HE IMPACTED THE REAR OF A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILOR COMBO@ APPROX. 40 MPH. THE TRAILOR HAD A BAR/BUMPER EXTENDING ACROSS THE BACK AND DOWN, AND THE IMPACT WAS 18-24 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DID NOT DEPLOY,RESULTING IN MULTIPLE IN...

Feb 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE EXCESSIVE NOISE, BRAKES WERE DRAGGING, AND THERE WA S BRAKE DUST. THE NOISE USUALLY OCCURRED WHEN TRAVELING IN REVERSE. THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE THE CALIPERS WERE NOT RELEASING. THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT ...

Feb 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE EXCESSIVE NOISE, BRAKES WERE DRAGGING, AND THERE WA S BRAKE DUST. THE NOISE USUALLY OCCURRED WHEN TRAVELING IN REVERSE. THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE THE CALIPERS WERE NOT RELEASING. THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT ...

Jan 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR. OUR 2005 MONTEGO, PURCHASED NEW IN JAN. 2006 EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR WITH LESS THAN 24K MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. THIS REQUIRED NEW PADS AND ROTORS BE REPLACED. WE GENERALLY GET 50K TO 60K MILES OF WEAR ON THE BRAKES OF THE OTHER FORD PRODUCTS WE HAVE OWNED ...

Jan 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR. OUR 2005 MONTEGO, PURCHASED NEW IN JAN. 2006 EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR WITH LESS THAN 24K MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. THIS REQUIRED NEW PADS AND ROTORS BE REPLACED. WE GENERALLY GET 50K TO 60K MILES OF WEAR ON THE BRAKES OF THE OTHER FORD PRODUCTS WE HAVE OWNED ...

Jan 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR. OUR 2005 MONTEGO, PURCHASED NEW IN JAN. 2006 EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR WITH LESS THAN 24K MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. THIS REQUIRED NEW PADS AND ROTORS BE REPLACED. WE GENERALLY GET 50K TO 60K MILES OF WEAR ON THE BRAKES OF THE OTHER FORD PRODUCTS WE HAVE OWNED ...

Jan 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR. OUR 2005 MONTEGO, PURCHASED NEW IN JAN. 2006 EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR WITH LESS THAN 24K MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. THIS REQUIRED NEW PADS AND ROTORS BE REPLACED. WE GENERALLY GET 50K TO 60K MILES OF WEAR ON THE BRAKES OF THE OTHER FORD PRODUCTS WE HAVE OWNED ...

Jan 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR. OUR 2005 MONTEGO, PURCHASED NEW IN JAN. 2006 EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR WITH LESS THAN 24K MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. THIS REQUIRED NEW PADS AND ROTORS BE REPLACED. WE GENERALLY GET 50K TO 60K MILES OF WEAR ON THE BRAKES OF THE OTHER FORD PRODUCTS WE HAVE OWNED ...

Jan 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR. OUR 2005 MONTEGO, PURCHASED NEW IN JAN. 2006 EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR WITH LESS THAN 24K MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING. THIS REQUIRED NEW PADS AND ROTORS BE REPLACED. WE GENERALLY GET 50K TO 60K MILES OF WEAR ON THE BRAKES OF THE OTHER FORD PRODUCTS WE HAVE OWNED ...

Jan 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

REAR BAKES WEARING OUT EXTREMELY FAST. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 17K MILES AND AT 12K MILES. BRAKES WEARING OUT AT RATES FASTER THAN CUSTOMARY MAY LEAD TO UNREASONABLE EXPECTATION OF TIMELY REPAIR IN TIME, AND BRAKE FAILURE IN SERVICE. DEALER SERVICE IS OFFERING TO INSTALL CERAMIC BRAKE PADS. *JB

Jan 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

REAR BAKES WEARING OUT EXTREMELY FAST. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 17K MILES AND AT 12K MILES. BRAKES WEARING OUT AT RATES FASTER THAN CUSTOMARY MAY LEAD TO UNREASONABLE EXPECTATION OF TIMELY REPAIR IN TIME, AND BRAKE FAILURE IN SERVICE. DEALER SERVICE IS OFFERING TO INSTALL CERAMIC BRAKE PADS. *JB

Dec 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,749 mi

THE NECESSITY TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES ON A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WITH ONLY 19,749 MILES. *JB

Dec 17, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,749 mi

THE NECESSITY TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES ON A 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO WITH ONLY 19,749 MILES. *JB

Nov 13, 2006 Tires 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY NEWBORN DAUGHTER WHEN I HEARD THIS AWFUL RUMBLING FROM MY LEFT REAR TIRE. UPON GAINING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND GETTING IT SAFELY OFF THE DESERTED COUNTRY ROAD INTO A FIELD, I SAW THAT THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DEFLATED AND BARELY HANGING ON THE RIM. AFTER TAKING THE TIRE TO...

Nov 13, 2006 Tires 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY NEWBORN DAUGHTER WHEN I HEARD THIS AWFUL RUMBLING FROM MY LEFT REAR TIRE. UPON GAINING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND GETTING IT SAFELY OFF THE DESERTED COUNTRY ROAD INTO A FIELD, I SAW THAT THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DEFLATED AND BARELY HANGING ON THE RIM. AFTER TAKING THE TIRE TO...

Sep 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN. THE FIRST INCIDENT OF GRINDING NOISE HAPPENED AT 100 MILES. AT 196 MILES THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS. SQUEAKING, GRINDING NOISES AND EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE DUST CONTINUED. CURRENTLY AT 18,846 MILES THE GRINDING IS EXTREMELY LOUD. THE DEALER CLAIMS I N...

Sep 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN. THE FIRST INCIDENT OF GRINDING NOISE HAPPENED AT 100 MILES. AT 196 MILES THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS. SQUEAKING, GRINDING NOISES AND EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE DUST CONTINUED. CURRENTLY AT 18,846 MILES THE GRINDING IS EXTREMELY LOUD. THE DEALER CLAIMS I N...

Jun 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,649 mi

REAR BRAKES DUST BADLY AND HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR. DOCUMENTED THIS COMPLAINT ON FIRST TRIP TO DEALER AFTER BUYING CAR. SINCE THEN I HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS TO ANOTHER MERCURY DEALER. TODAY THEY TELL ME FORD HAS RE-ENGINEERED THE REAR BRAKE PADS TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE THE CAR IS MORE THAN A YEAR OL...

Jun 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,649 mi

REAR BRAKES DUST BADLY AND HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR. DOCUMENTED THIS COMPLAINT ON FIRST TRIP TO DEALER AFTER BUYING CAR. SINCE THEN I HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS TO ANOTHER MERCURY DEALER. TODAY THEY TELL ME FORD HAS RE-ENGINEERED THE REAR BRAKE PADS TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE THE CAR IS MORE THAN A YEAR OL...

Dec 21, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Dec 21, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT STATED DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Oct 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ONLY PROJECT OUT ABOUT 2 OR 3 CAR LENGTHS. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ABOVE 40 MPH ON DARK UN-LIT ROADS. HAVE HAD DEALER CHECK THE AIM AND WAS TOLD IT WAS RIGHT ON SPEC AND IF IT WASN'T IT WAS AT MAX ADJUSTMENT FOR HEIGHT. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THEM MYSELF PER OWNERS MANUAL A...

Oct 26, 2005 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ONLY PROJECT OUT ABOUT 2 OR 3 CAR LENGTHS. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ABOVE 40 MPH ON DARK UN-LIT ROADS. HAVE HAD DEALER CHECK THE AIM AND WAS TOLD IT WAS RIGHT ON SPEC AND IF IT WASN'T IT WAS AT MAX ADJUSTMENT FOR HEIGHT. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THEM MYSELF PER OWNERS MANUAL A...

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Seat Belts 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Seat Belts 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Aug 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 423 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JAN.05 SEAT BELT REPLACED IN JAN TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN FEB. 05 AND A VALVE REPLACED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE WARNING FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AUG.05, NOW HAVE TROUBLE STARTING CAR

Jun 6, 2005 Fuel System, Other 2,000 mi

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, GAS CAP WARNING COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CAR IS 7 WEEKS OLD

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train 2,000 mi

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, GAS CAP WARNING COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CAR IS 7 WEEKS OLD

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,000 mi

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, GAS CAP WARNING COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CAR IS 7 WEEKS OLD

Jun 6, 2005 Fuel System, Other 2,000 mi

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, GAS CAP WARNING COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CAR IS 7 WEEKS OLD

Jun 6, 2005 Power Train 2,000 mi

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, GAS CAP WARNING COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CAR IS 7 WEEKS OLD

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,000 mi

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, GAS CAP WARNING COMING ON AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE ALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CAR IS 7 WEEKS OLD

Apr 14, 2005 Visibility

MY NEW MERCURY MONTAGE SEDAN IS EQUIPPED WITH OVERSIZED SIDE MIRRORS-APS 2 HIGHER AND 3 LONGER THAN THE AVERAGE SIZE ON COMPARABLE VEHICLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS IT BLOCKS OUT THE ENTIRE SIZE OF A VEHICLE WHEN GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, NARROW STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PARKING LOTS. ALSO ,CAN...

Apr 14, 2005 Visibility

MY NEW MERCURY MONTAGE SEDAN IS EQUIPPED WITH OVERSIZED SIDE MIRRORS-APS 2 HIGHER AND 3 LONGER THAN THE AVERAGE SIZE ON COMPARABLE VEHICLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS IT BLOCKS OUT THE ENTIRE SIZE OF A VEHICLE WHEN GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, NARROW STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PARKING LOTS. ALSO ,CAN...