2006 Mercury Montego recalls and problems

The 2006 Mercury Montego has 0 recalls and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2006 Mercury Montego
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How the 2006 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Montego model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
85complaints
5crashes
1fires
4injuries
66,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train28
Engine24
Vehicle Speed Control14
Fuel System9
Electrical System7
Service Brakes6
Structure5
Suspension5
Air Bags4
Exterior Lighting4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005: 1 complaints20052006: 2 complaints2007: 3 complaints20072008: 3 complaints2009: 4 complaints20092010: 9 complaints2011: 13 complaints2011132012: 9 complaints2013: 9 complaints20132014: 7 complaints2015: 8 complaints20152016: 5 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172018: 3 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192020: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints20222024: 2 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

NHTSA investigations

Idle instability

PE11018 · opened May 11, 2011 · closed Feb 7, 2013
Summary

On November 29, 2012, Ford Motor Company (Ford) initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 12N03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle RPM surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (MY) 2005 through 2007 Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles.The program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through May 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to Ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.Unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.Idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.Ford testing of a vehicle with a worst case throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 RPM lasting approximately 1 second, which Ford indicated was consistent …

2006 vs. other Mercury Montego years

2004: 3 complaints20042005: 135 complaints20051352006: 85 complaints20062007: 36 complaints200736

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercury Montego. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Montego?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (28), engine (24), vehicle speed control (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.