2006 Mercury Montego
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mercury Montego is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 31 on record.
2006 Mercury Montego at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2006 Mercury Montego recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Mercury Montego.
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.
2006 Mercury Montego common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Mercury Montego safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2006 Mercury Montego 4-DR w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2006 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 2006 Mercury Montego worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 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 23
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 23.
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 FWD/AWD. 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.
2006 Mercury Montego trims & engines on record
2006 Mercury Montego vehicles on record
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42196G612000
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43146G612929
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42126G609522
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43186G610469
2006 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40146G609962
2006 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40166G611776
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42126G605902
2006 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEHM40196G616298
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43156G619372
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43186G611718
2006 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40106G605696
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42156G602192
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42136G611644
2006 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEFM40186G603713
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42166G614506
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43116G606909
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42156G607188
2006 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEHM40176G613402
2006 Mercury Montego Luxury1MEHM41166G612708
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42156G600600
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM43156G600747
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42156G606235
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42116G614705
2006 Mercury Montego Premier1MEFM42106G617201