2005 Mercury Montego
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Mercury Montego is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 49 on record.
2005 Mercury Montego at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2005 Mercury Montego recalls 2
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, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THE SIDE DOOR LAT…
Fix: 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 CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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).
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2005 Mercury Montego common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2005 Mercury Montego safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2005 Mercury Montego 4-DR. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2005 Mercury Montego MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2005 Mercury Montego worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mercury Montego costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Idle instability Closed
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…
NHTSA #PE11018 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened May 2011 · closed Feb 2013An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 48
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 48.
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these P…
Bulletin SSM 46085 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine · Sep 2016FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE. MODELS 2005-…
Bulletin CSP-12N03 · Engine · Nov 2012TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). *NJ
Bulletin 08-4-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2008FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. *NJ UPDATED 1/25/08. *NJ
Bulletin 0710 · Service Brakes, Air · Nov 2007MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB
Bulletin 19722 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2007BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB
Bulletin 19312 · Electrical System · Aug 2006CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT
Bulletin 06114 · Power Train · Jan 2006INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE SWEEP/RESET - MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON - REVERSE LIGHTS ON - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/17/2006. *TT
Bulletin 0662 · Electrical System · Jan 2006GRUNT OR SQUEAK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DURING FULL LOCK TURNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Bulletin 19005 · Suspension · Jan 2006NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION - COLD ONLY. *TT
Bulletin 0614 · Suspension · Jan 2006Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MONTEGO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mercury Montego
The Mercury Montego is a nameplate that was applied to three separate generations of vehicles marketed by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. Taking its name from Montego Bay, Jamaica, the nameplate made its first appearance for 1967 in the Canadian market as part of the Mercury-derived Meteor model line. For 1968, the Mercury Montego made its debut across North America, becoming the Mercury counterpart of the Ford Torino intermediate-size model line for two generations.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2005 Mercury Montego trims & engines on record
2005 Mercury Montego vehicles on record
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM43165G605289
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43105G615454
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40115G611098
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40195G624858
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40145G621284
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42165G610820
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM43155G625436
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43185G608431
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42175G622748
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43135G621345
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM43105G621939
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40195G614377
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42125G611141
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43195G609300
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40175G618038
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42115G618999
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM421X5G616362
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40145G622189
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM43175G624465
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM431X5G608561
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43105G603532
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43115G613194
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM43195G601821
2005 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM43135G615357