2007 Mercury Montego
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Mercury Montego is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.
2007 Mercury Montego at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2007 Mercury Montego recalls 1
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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.
2007 Mercury Montego common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2007 Mercury Montego safety ratings
Rollover risk: 11.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2007 Mercury Montego 4-DR w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2007 Mercury Montego MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2007 Mercury Montego worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2007 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 2
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 2013TIRE VALVE CRACKING Closed
ON OCTOBER 14, 2008, ODI OPENED PE08-060 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CRACKED AND LEAKING SNAP-IN TIRE VALVES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE VALVES WERE SUPPLIED TO FORD BY TOPSEAL AUTO-PARTS, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SHANGHAI BAOLONG AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION IN CHINA. VALVES MADE BY TOPSEAL FOR AFTERMARKET SALE WERE THE SUBJECT OF TWO RECENT SAFETY RECALLS BY TECH INTERNATIONAL (0…
NHTSA #PE08060 · Tires · opened Oct 2008 · closed Apr 2009An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 8
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.
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 2007FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC/INACCURATE AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P0463, B1202, B2627, B2879, AND/OR P2068. *KB
Bulletin 06172 · Electrical SystemTRANSMISSION SHIFTER BINDING / HIGH EFFORT BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *KB
Bulletin 0718 · Power TrainREAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB
Bulletin 0759 · Service Brakes, HydraulicSource: 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.
2007 Mercury Montego trims & engines on record
2007 Mercury Montego vehicles on record
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42187G608577
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43157G603819
2007 Mercury Montego Base1MEFM40147G602608
2007 Mercury Montego Base1MEFM40137G603054
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42127G614150
2007 Mercury Montego Base1MEHM40127G612384
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43107G609740
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42107G603938
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42157G607645
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42107G610484
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM42197G608457
2007 Mercury Montego Base1MEFM40127G603966
2007 Mercury Montego Base1MEHM40147G602746
2007 Mercury Montego Premier1MEHM43117G604269