Getting Started - Prepare for the transmission fluid level check, 2. also the "wrench" light came on. We basically do not trust the car to travel any where because it is unsafe. this is obviously a computer issue within the car,same system that is in Toyota's. drivetime said they could not find anything wrong with the car, and wanted me to pick up and assume ownership. now the second montego is having the same issues after only 70,000 miles on the vehicle. when i started the car at this time, the cluster panel and a/c were working, the backup lights were off (except when in reverse) and the wrench light was now off. Purchased car on 10/3/2011 from drivetime motors. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. If the turn signal (also known as a blinker or flasher) blinks rapidly or doesn't blink at all / stays stuck when engaged, this is your Montego's way of telling you that a turn signal bulb is burnt out. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. at 196 miles the dealer replaced the rotors and pads. 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. the failure mileage was approximately 270,000. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. And the bucking and thumping when braking is severe. The vehicle was not repaired. and the key wasnt in the ignition.. the car was repaid to the tune of about $800.00. potential buyers beware! high beams are fine, no problem. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the interior is pitch black, i don't know how fast i am going, how much gas i have. The mechanic believed this caused the transmission to jerk. you can turn it off but doesn't always reset and when it does the engine light stays on. << the car has 72000k on it and has had three major problems in the past couple of months. The contact stated that the transmission failed. 00, (before they even checked it out. ) you would think a corporation like ford would initiate their own call backs with the noted problems, just to save reputations, 2005 mercury montego has close to 90k miles. as he leaned to remove items from the trunk, car rolled backwards and knocked him down, luckily, car was stopped by tree limbs on ravine of tree line, as child rolled down ravine. /Subtype/Image ALSO HAVE AN OWNERS LETTER. *TT, TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. if there have been no other complaints filed, i guess i should just maybe let ford motor co. know about the problem. when driving my 2005 mercury montego the complete dash cluster lost all functions and read outs, always at speeds above 30mph. Kept in great condition but the transmission is giving same signs as reported many times on this thread. Purchased vehicle in Jan. 05 the failure and current mileage were 57000. the harness was pulled apart and the faulty section wire was repaired. /Filter[/FlateDecode] sometimes it will go to downshift, and just goes to neutral causing major issues when involved with traffic trying to get of the road. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the lock has to be warmed up and then will lock properly which would lead me to believe it can only be moisture related. the car has been taken wilson ford, fairmont, wv for repairs. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. the sudden acceleration lasts 3 to 5 seconds. nobody seems to have answers for any of these questions. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. While driving 15 mph around a corner, the vehicle jerked and the check engine and fail safe mode warning lights illuminated. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle began to jerk forward and decelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. the dealer stated that the brakes needed immediate attention. Mercury Montego Luxury: I have a 2005 Montego with nearly 100,000 I have a 2005 Montego with nearly 100,000 miles. +9(Q5,7RlWR=u|$5N>3.C^dTU89epI-Rs06L{Xd'Mm'NQiH)gN{j!Ii)QP5:14nT~_,|/Jd|bAS! No other problem until I was at a stop light on way to destination. will the recall repair? Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. 2005 Mercury Montego - Check engine light, the throttle control I went to get it from the tranmission place to take it back to my mechanic so he can explore the possibility of the electronic throttle body. this fuse also controls the power seats, along with the outside mirrors. If you are having problems with the transmission in your Montego, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. 1. *tr. i really think that ford should initiatte a call back on these transmissions, but they said they will not initiate anything unless national higway traffic safetiy and administration itnitalizes the call back. at first i thought a tire blew up, but once i stopped i saw the bar broke in the center hanging from the chassis and the other part hanging from the wheel. i can not get an answer from anyone why the recall says certain 2005 mercury montegos but no one from ford or anywhere can tell me why the certain part of the recall excludes my vehicle. On 2/27/13 throttle was cleaned not replaced per ford recall 12no3. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test who diagnosed that the mechatronics unit needed to be replaced. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. Talked with Ford corporate stated dealership problem not theirs. 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 loses power and you have to slow down and accelerate very slow and hope the transmission engages. Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. 2)the instrument panel of my 2005 mercury montego lost all gauges, speedometer, lights,turn-signals. squeaking, grinding noises and excessive rear brake dust continued. this would happen only if the engine was warm. i was driving my car one night and it would not go forward, the more i press the accelerator the more it did not move. this is a engineering/design flaw of ford because many ford makes, models and years experience the exact same problem. also, the design needs to be investigated as why the rapid failure. 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. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. i commute 400 miles/week, and fear that this is a potential safety hazard that needs to be addressed and corrected. the failure occurred intermittently at highway speeds. YourMechanic All rights reserved. It had to do with some linkage that runs underneath the battery box. Mercury Montego slow acceleration causes and how to fix it *TT, NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION COLD ONLY. *tr, 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. drive and reverse. 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. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego premier. Comment: deton8 Apr 02, 2016 Sorry.. *tr. the vehicle was shut off and restarted and the gauges reset to the accurate readings. The vehicle had not been repaired. one light remained on after ignition was off. this didn't happen again for several months until a similar occurrence yesterday. went out next morning, car started fine, put into gear, car would not move. Washington, DC 20015-2113. a few days had pass and the dealer called my and said, " it cost $5,500.00 to rebuild your transmission and ford will only pay $3,500." The vehicle was then driven to a mechanic shop who ran a diagnostic test and a road test on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unusual clicking noise and the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. my concern lies in the fact that these braking systems are suddenly going out. *TT, REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. problem has been getting more frequent over the past year or so. ford, what do you think? Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) 3.0/182. The current mileage was 48,856. I see many others on the web have the same issues with their Montego's. due to this issue we are unable to drive the vehicle until the doors latch again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. *tr. i was able to move into a parking space and turn the car off which stopped the lurching movement. << *KB, GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *tr, In the 86k miles my mercury montego has been driven the rear brakes have been replaced 3 times. therefore, i have lived with the condition since then. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. this is obviously a computer issue within the car,same system that is in toyota's. happens while driving or when starting occasionally. the dealer replaced the throttle body, but not the alternator. Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. The contact stated while driving the vehicle was jerking badly causing him to pull to the side of the road. then 2 miles further another hill came. the threading on the power screw seem fine but the pin that it feeds through on the other end looks mangled (see pictures). the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. there is something wrong with the transmission to start going out around 50000 miles. he has musculoskeletal injuries and a broken finger, but anyone in the back seat would have been massacred and killed. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. after already spending $4,000 on a transmission, again i spent another $200 to change all of the spark plugs and clean out the throttle control box, which has done absolutely nothing for the problems with the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated numerous times, would lose power and stall. Mercury Montego Premier: My check engine light came on, repair facebook me [xxx] and let's get a plan. The contact was awaiting the call back when the complaint was filed. The reverse gear is unusable, as soon as you put it in reverse it shuts the car off. /Height 385 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. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. 2005 Mercury Montego has close to 90k miles. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. *tr, 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. the contact felt that it took excessive force to apply the brakes. the car certainly has all the symptoms of the recall for that model and year i smell a rat do you? i see many others on the web have the same issues with their montego's. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. 450 miles. on 10/29/2011, the check transmission light alerted in car. the current mileage is 21,700 and failure mileage was 21,000. Also the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. More Info. on 10/30/11, drove car 2 miles to church and backed car into parking space along tree line. Also the car wouldn't start. this time the estimate is $950.00. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic a second time who advised that the transmission would need to be replaced but referred the contact back to the dealer. We own a 2005 mercury montego premier. there was no feeling that something was going wrong with the car. general Electrical System Problems of the 2005 Mercury Montego The video above shows you how to change a burnt out front turn signal bulb on your 2005 Mercury Montego. the contact also stated the vehicle would suddenly begin to accelerate normally. statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercury Montego, Automatic Transmission Control Module problems. the vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. the car did this again on the way home. i had to pull over to the side of the road. Had to be replaced. moreover. the company will hear us if we join together we're learning that with toyota. this can happen at any moment when the vehicle is in motion, on the interstate, slow speeds. *tr, 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. i took it in to be looked at in april of 2012. the alternator was replaced, due to what we thought was a bad battery. this only happens when braking or increasing speed. - Additional information on check engine lights. the next day on county road 500n in indiana it did it again. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) but was advised that the vin was ineligible for repairs under the recall campaign. turned the car back on and the "wrench" was gone and the "failsafe engine mode" display was no longer showing. /Length 160 the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. I recommend removing and replacing the bulb first, then see Hello. the dealership told me that it might be the valve body witch is around 2000 dollars with parts and labor. our one month old son's car seat base was located in the middle of the rear seat and there were tire tracks where his head would have been had he been in the car. child walked around to the trunk and used key fob to open the trunk. this was a well know safety issue by ford. Locate OBD Port - Find the OBD port on your vehicle 3. 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 myself. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. We now have it at a transmission specialist who is trying to figure it out. We have a massive and growing video library, but we don't have everythingyet. i am concerned that the additional recall listed (nhtsa campaign number: 05v515000) may not have been performed properly as well, as both recalls were (supposedly) fixed at the same location. the vehicle began to accelerate normally several seconds later. this time i was ready to back out af a parking space, put the car in reverse and it surged backward. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unusual clicking noise and the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. *KB, TRANSMISSION SHIFTER BINDING / HIGH EFFORT BEZEL REPLACEMENT. the contact stated the vehicle would intermittently jerk when driving at any speed. the dealer currently has the vehicle and have had it since may 2, 2007. the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. this happens sporadically. *TT, The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. *tr. I had to pull over to the side of the road. the vehicle had not been repaired. i depressed the brake, put the car in park, and shut it off. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test who diagnosed that the mechatronics unit needed to be replaced. I contacted Ford in dearborn, michigan a few times and only got the response - sorry there is nothing we can do because there is no recalls - I feel like screaming that with a transmission that would make you feel like you are riding a bucking bronco and then it would shift to another grear and then just idle in the middle of the street and you would think great it's going to just stop and someone is going to run into the back of me and worst the side of the car - if that isn't a safety issue I don't know what is - please check into this go online and check the complaints -also, the car only has 61,000 miles on it and that is the complaints from others online. in other words the whole buckle assembly failed and wouldn't stay latched. that reason was based on fords inaccurate statement to odi that the backup lights were not an issue. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,487. /Type/ExtGState The vehicle was not repaired. yet ford will do nothing to address the issue or even say there is a major problem. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier: 100k miles..trans axle..spark plugs I have a 2005 Mercury Montego Premier with a CVT transmission and 109k miles. why are these not being recalled like toyotas were? In January 2010, I called my dealer to set an appointment to have my transmission fluid changed as a maintenance call, and was told that Ford does not recommend that you change your fluid until 150,000 miles, is that normal?