we will pro ally never buy a ford product again due to safety concerns. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. both times the car was not running. *tr, In the 86k miles my mercury montego has been driven the rear brakes have been replaced 3 times. While driving various speeds, all of the instrument panel gauges would illuminate and drop to zero and the seat belt indicators would illuminate and chime. this happens so hard that the whole car shakes. due to the failure, the contact crashed into a bush while attempting to park the vehicle. The contact also stated the vehicle would suddenly begin to accelerate normally. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. with so many people having the same problem i would think that ford would step up to the plate. are you guys waiting for people to die because of this, will that get your attention? every time i tried to bring it into the dealer i was told they couldn't figure out what was happening because the vehicle would "act fine" for them. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. will not accelerate without slipping when heated up. i had an appt to take it in to a ford dealer to have it diagnosed. we have maintained our car very well during its short life. the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage, but the air bags did not deploy. *jb come on and step forward you can borrow my car! 5 seconds. Tl* the contact owns 2005 mercury montego . The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unusual clicking noise and the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. she stated that the throttle body failed which made the vehicle shut off in the middle of the highway. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. also, brake pads will have to be replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 270,000. This is a ongoing issue and is very dangerous. 2022, CarProblemZoo.com All rights reserved. If you have a flashing check engine light, turn off the engine immediately to prevent potential motor damage. the approximate failure mileage was 147,500. as a result, the door does not latch when closed, and could open while the vehicle is moving. Dealership did diagnostic, found throttle body bad. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic transmission valve body needed to be repaired. the car did this again on the way home. i don't know why they have not had a recall on the transmissions since there are hundreds of complaints on the internet with this same exact problem. I have a 2005 Mercury Monrego Premier AWD w/ the CVT transmission. /Filter[/FlateDecode] the engine was shut off and the failure did not persist when restarted. it was a shearing impact, not a side impact. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *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. Jerking between gears and kicking back really hard. there was no feeling that something was going wrong with the car. When adding transmission fluid to your Montego, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. it doesnt matter what speed either. When it get hot it jerks, when you accelerate it wont take off and then it leap forward, when in low gear it really start jerking and then it stop it take a moment before it move. took it back to the dealer and they had the throttle body replaced. with careful driving i can minimize it but am not able to accelerate very well. this is a ongoing issue and is very dangerous. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. . The manufacturer was not contacted. the dealership told me that it might be the valve body witch is around 2000 dollars with parts and labor. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier 3.0L V6 Dealing with minor transmission fluid leaks Transmissions that leak fluid usually have never been flushed and the seal is finally leaking. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. 3) the repair shop is still trying to determine the problem. everything comes back on but will go out multiple times getting worse everytime. this could very easily cause an accident which could result in death. on 5/18/13 being stuck in construction traffic at a stand still, foot on brake engine proceeded like a 747 getting ready to take off. the engine fail safe mode came on. The car has been lurching forward and decelerating randomly. per ford repair shops, the only remedy is full replacement of instrument cluster. the flat had come from a small nair hole the repairman said would not have caused it to deflate that fast without a defect being present. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. I have been trying to contact someone to help me in a terrible situation. The video displayed may not look exactly like your car, but may be relevant enough for you to get a good idea how to do it. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. Avoid tickets and accidents with both working headlights! these defects are serious, and i wish you would take them as such before someone gets killed. Upon testing, prior to pick up, the mechanic found that transmission to be a bad one. *tr, 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. The most common cause of the problem is the oil pressure sending unit What you should do is spray the screw with some soapy water to see if you see any air bubbles indicating a leak. the vehicle was repaired. stream i bought a 2005 mercury montego because i fell in love with the car, and up until now, not only am i disappointed but very unsatisfied with my car and ford auto company. The failure occurred intermittently at highway speeds. The cars around you abruptly try to avoid your sudden decrease of speed. Tl* the contact owned a 2005 mercury montego. also, the design needs to be investigated as why the rapid failure. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the entire electrical system malfunctioned and caused the rear brakes and instrument cluster to fail. i saw this lawsuit and every single thing listed about the cvt transmissions has happened and is still happening to my 2005 montego. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. Well, intermittent problems are a reality with electrical components. *tr, My husband was driving a 2005 mercury montego on a highway at 55mph when a jeep liberty crossed the median and impacted his car. 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. i called ford and they informed me they are no longer responsible for this. Moreover. 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). while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into failsafe engine mode. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. facebook me [xxx] and let's get a plan. *tr. Driving on the highway on february 10, 2011, started to pass a truck and noticed that i was losing power - i looked at the tachometer and noticed the rpm's increasing. i then traveled about a mile down the road and the car started bucking and engine fail safe mode was activated on the dash, along with a small wrench symbol on the message board.i then checked the owners manual where it said it was for the throttle control, and transmission. Before I go further we first took it to the Ford dealership to see how muchit would cost they said it would start about 4,000 dollars we could not afford that and took it to a transmission place and it was finally fixed after being in the shop 14 day due to the fact that he could not get parts or anything from the Ford parts department. what happens when a 2005 mercury montego is registered in southern florida so as to not be included in the recall and then ends up in northern maine? 2005 Mercury Montego Safety Technology. I have been trying to contact allan mullany, and benny fowler but have had no success. I then proceeded to call or who I thought was Ford the manufacturer to see if they would stand behind their vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. the contact stated that the vehicle began jerking abnormally while driving 35 mph. . Please see our. Made with in Silicon Valley. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. 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? i picked up the car on friday april 8, 2011. i left the auto repair shop, drove approx 20 miles when i noticed the same problem starting. went out next morning, car started fine, put into gear, car would not move. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine and transmission light illuminated and immediatetly after the vehicle stalled. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. my mercury dealer said nothing can be done. Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. P0701 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Transmission Control System Range/Performance". *TT, TENTHS DIGIT NOT DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER AFTER 10,000 MILES/KILOMETERS. in the last 3 months it has happened approximately 7 times. my first montego passed the lemon law with the transmission problems when i first bought it. she believes there is a defect with the type of metal that is being used. facebook me [xxx] and let's get a plan. Throttle will not work properly, won't let engine rev up. june 2012 the transmission was replaced by a ford dealership for 5,000. july 2012 the car went into fail engine safe mode, the codes pointing to the throttle body. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test who diagnosed that the mechatronics unit needed to be replaced. Comment: deton8 Apr 02, 2016 Sorry.. be fair and help consumers remedy the transmission problems they are having with their 2005 montego's before someone gets killed! i eventually made it to the shop where the car was placed on a computer that said there were no codes coming up for the warning that came on. the failures recurred intermittently whenever the vehicle was warmed up. Montego cvt transmission sticks sometimes when you hit the gas,and sometimes go into safety mode took it to the dealer they said no codes where found . If you had the flywheel resurfaced, then you may have the bolts that hold the pressure plate on bottoming out and need to put lock washers on each bolt. The transmission jerks and will not steadily accelerate at random times. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. << This Service is not affiliated with the various automotive companies featured therein. then the service advisor called and stated that the transmission control module (tcm) was defective. 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. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES REAR BRAKE WEAR. a couple months ago the transmission started jumping around, it seems like it would not go into to gear and when it does it will slam real hard. the manufacturer was not contacted. My 2005 mercury montego shuts off while going down the road. i then proceeded to call or who i thought was ford the manufacturer to see if they would stand behind their vehicle. Quick fix for minor power steering fluid leaks, See all videos for the 2005 Mercury Montego. *TT UPDATE. *tr, The throttle body is bad on this vehicle. happens in both. *tr, Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The vehicle was not repaired. they contacted the dealership and the dealership contact me, and told me that would only pay part of it and that they would not know the price until they check the vehicle out. No accidents, Personal use only. Learn where your spare tire and jack are located before you need it on the side of the road. replaced the dash cluster and car ran great for 2 days then started all again. The most common cause of carbon build up on the spark plugs is unburned fuel, also known as "running rich". it has already bounced open once while i was in motion on ny state route 434. i also have spent a great amount of time trying to shut my door for the past 4 days before and after every trip once i am parked. ALSO HAVE AN OWNERS LETTER. *js. as i got further down the interstate, i heard a loud, screaming noise, and i continued to lose power. They also slightly alter the styling and sell the same car by two different names (amongst other tricks to help offset development costs). i guess they figure if they hold out long enough, the vehicles will all die and go away and they wont have any obligations whatsoever. when the contact attempted to close the driver's door, the latching mechanism did not engage. my vin number does not show up in the recall data base so the repair cost is being pushed to me. the recall was made to be state sensitive to states that experience freezing weather. finally would go in gear when you shift as you start it but then wouldn't go any faster than 30-35mph RPM's would only wrap up. it was traced to the cvt transmission. Video Description. 2005 Mercury Montego i took the car in for service. the contact stated that the vehicle's check engine light continues to illuminate. 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. the car has 72000k on it and has had three major problems in the past couple of months. took in for service on 10/5/2011, and transmission was replaced. Do something about it, before someone's hurt!. it is now june and the same thing has re-occurred about 10 times in the past two weeks. Of the 3500 miles, 2000 was on our trip. *TT, INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FLICKER WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. The video above shows how to locate the on board diagnostics OBD plug location on your 2005 Montego, how to read the trouble codes and how to reset or clear the check engine light using a scanner on your Montego. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. 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. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Home / Vehicle Safety Check / 2005 MERCURY Montego. when driving my 2005 mercury montego the complete dash cluster lost all functions and read outs, always at speeds above 30mph. Customer: 2005 Montego premier AWD CVT transmission or elec problem car had no previous problems, I started it and it would only idle, no acceleration and wouldn't go in gear. More Info. i purchased this vehicle for my wife and kids so it has not been mistreated. the 2005 mercury montego was having a difficult time pulling a 15% grade, once to the top everything smoothed out. I recommend having a technician come inspect your vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) and clean the battery terminals and check voltages from the switch. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was a loud abnormal sound heard as all of the warning lamps illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the only passenger was my husband in the driver's position. 2 days later the car went into fail engine safe mode again with the same codes with an estimate of $900. >\B&viS]jdiWfIRI 2O-OlQ5=PN~3Aiv{&P\4?;s5^gK_E/>.mds)hQ|K"tsO>+)4?R.3, _q)r%pOHh{3}h->JGq_-4nN6JUqw?[?8Zjg(/[ I called Ford back and spoke to a supervisor and basically stated that they would not and will not over turn that decision. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds up or downhill, the transmission would jerk when down shifting. dealership has told me to replace the transmission at my cost. i had the harness connector checked and no problems found. the freeze frame date showed 40 degrees indicating the circuit was open at some point. Child Seat Anchors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to replaced. I seen several complaints on the internet with the same problem. If the light turns solid or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. Mw. Due to the failure, the contact crashed into a bush while attempting to park the vehicle. *TT, The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). i depressed the brake, put the car in park, and shut it off. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. no diagnostic lights appear on the instrument cluster giving reason for the problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. the contact stated that the brakes made excessive noise, brakes were dragging, and there wa s brake dust. /Height 385 the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to replaced. Thanks. the contact stated that there was a voluntary recall for the brake pads. They also slightly alter the styling and sell the same car by two different names (amongst other tricks to help offset development costs). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the valve body kit needed to be repaired. I just bought this car from a used car dealer with 108k, got way overcharged because i don't have any credit. one customer put 2 transmission in her montego and experience the same problem over again. the mechanic concluded that the transmission would need replacing. They say that numerous of there customer have the same problem with this model. document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); As a bonus, you can add a second vehicle to your Safety TuneUp Report below: I acknowledge by clicking Subscribe that I am agreeing to the, Mercury montego with brake problems. June 2012 the transmission was replaced by a Ford dealership for 5,000. the contact shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the warning light was no longer illuminated and the vehicle resumed normal operation. a police report was filed and pictures taken of the gear shift showing the car to be in park. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. i consider this to be a serious safety issue. It ran as if there was never a problem! the failure mileage was 130,500 and current mileage was 130,520. *ak, Rear bakes wearing out extremely fast. The check engine and check transmission lights came on today - will take to a reputable read more proautotech Shop Foreman 1,144 satisfied customers mercury montego: same problem..drive train..wont shift..to second gear it would be a $700.00 plus cost to fix it. *tr, Premature brake pad depleted totally by 18750 miles resulting in no rear braking action. I purchased bridgestone ecopia 225 55 r18 and about four months after i've had them had bubble show in front tire took it back to firestone they replaced it after replacing it now it's been a month i have another bubble in the same tire that they just replaced and they are the bridgestone ecopia ep422 tire size 22555 r18. On 2/27/13 throttle was cleaned not replaced per Ford recall 12no3. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. I feel that my car has a manufacturing defect that is the reason I need a transmission and I also feel that $5,500 is a outrageous price to pay for a transmission for any vehicle. car was taken to the transmission shop where it was found this time to have an internal transmission problem, said the cv axel assembly would be warranty, but it would be approx $4,000 to replace the transmission with a rebuilt one. Took in for service on 10/5/2011, and transmission was replaced. ,%*)Yh_~X |=iO_z1}Q K}W5kuOFUBYds\@ My 2005 mercury nontego has 62550 mi on car heard noise in transmission and took to dealership and it needs a new transmission after looking on line numerous poeple have had problems between 54,000 mi and 67000, mi , the transmission needed to be replaced i called ford corporation and they stated because there is no extended warranty on the vechile they can not do anything for me . the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. turned the car back on and the "wrench" was gone and the "failsafe engine mode" display was no longer showing. Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. *nm transmission replaced in Feb. 05 and a valve replaced due to check engine warning Although there is a drain plug in the pan to remove the fluid, new fluid is added under pressure (30 PSI max.) It had to do with some linkage that runs underneath the battery box. *TT, NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION COLD ONLY. *tr. it will latch once the weather has warmed up or the car itself has warmed up enough inside. /Subtype/Image The car was in park but wouldn't start. drivers behind me stay clear, thinking i am backing up. 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, Center for Auto Safety While driving 30 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. turned to the ON position to check the bulb. *TT, VEHICLES WITH A CVT TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE TRANSAXLE OIL PAN AREA. i've been told my car was not affected by the recall (#06s45), but i feel that i have the exact problem described and would like to get the issue fixed so i don't have to worry about it the rest of winter. The vehicle was not repaired. *tr, Vehicle was started first thing in morning and driven approximately 25' when the transmission seemed to disengage and warning lights came on. For example, does it happen when you accelerating, driving on the highway or does it appear at low speeds? took vehicle to ford dealership on 5/9/13. they now say i need a remanufactured transmission at a cost of nearly $5000. Sometimes, during the same scenario, the car will shift momentarily into what seams to be neutral causing engine RPM to spike from 2,000 RPM up to 6,000 RPM. *tr, My 2005 mercury montego has an instrument failure in which all warning lights stayed on. Locate OBD Port - Find the OBD port on your vehicle 3. this is obviously a computer issue within the car,same system that is in toyota's. The. 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. i've already replaced a motor mount because of the hard shifting. have attempted to adjust them myself per owners manual and apparently dealer is correct because i was unable to elevate them as well. If you desire that the transmission fluid level and condition be inspected and, if you have concerns regarding the shift linkage, due to the complexity of these particular repairs, it is highly recommended that at least the first time you do them, you seek a professional to work with you. 2 days later the car went into fail engine safe mode again with the same codes with an estimate of $900. i am representing my parent do to my vehicle mechanical background. Two transmissions were available: a 6-speed automatic or a CVT automatic. We don't sell/share your email. Front Side Airbag. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). 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. If your car is leaking a small amount of power steering fluid - see this video on how to fix the leak, The burnt out tail light: classic reason for a cop to pull you over - change yours now. updated 07/30/08, Dt: the contact stated driver's side power window switch was replaced twice. i did not try the cruise control because i am scared to death. the first time i was driving slowly in a parking lot, and the car suddenly accelerated and lunged forward. gXcRz]Jz]I{]JhG5 fE3 fE2 gG4 eReQgWhH5 gE3 hG4 dQgE2 {^JdRfF2 gF4 cQhF4 gXhH4 gF2 {]K{^KhXbRz^JiH5 iG5 bQeRfF3 hWgF3 eRhG3 endstream the reverse gear is unusable, as soon as you put it in reverse it shuts the car off. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the latch on my driver side door keeps freezing, keeping the door from staying closed. If DTC codes other than P1889 are present in the DEM, follow additional diagnostic routines and do not follow this TSB procedure. It accelerated and the transmission was perfect! after researching this incident there have been numerous reports of the same exact issue. picked up car on 10/27/11. happens every time. The alternator was replaced, due to what we thought was a bad battery. no harm occurred, but i am going to get rid of the car. All Rights Reserved. The transmission dipstick will typically be in the engine bay or on top or even the side of your Montego transmission. no dash lights illuminate, indicating a problem. You are the second online answer that came up with the electronic throttle body! The contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would get back with her. the contact noticed that the vehicle's stopping distance had increased when braking. Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The vehicle had not been repaired. Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego.
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