2005 Mercury Montego Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Mercury Montego, and owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Mercury Montego
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island,…
Remedy: Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of…
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Mounting (fuel system)
On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).
Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Mercury Montego have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,789 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 20, 2025 · Structure
“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 ins”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 18, 2021 · Latches/locks/linkages
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Mercury Montego (Montego AWD, Montego FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Mercury Montego model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercury Montego model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 Mercury Montego | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 Mercury Montego | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 Mercury Montego | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2 | 135 |
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 0 | 85 |
| 2007 Mercury Montego | 1 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2005 Mercury Montego
How do I know if my 2005 Mercury Montego has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Mercury Montego; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercury dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V515000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mercury models
- Sable5,381 complaints
- Grand Marquis3,951 complaints
- Milan2,519 complaints
- Mountaineer1,992 complaints
- Cougar1,893 complaints
- Villager1,725 complaints
- Mariner1,296 complaints
- Mystique1,019 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.