2006 Mercury Montego recalls & problems
The 2006 Mercury Montego has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 85 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (28 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints85filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2006 Mercury Montego.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2006 Mercury Montego 4-DR w/SAB
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2006 Mercury Montego 4-DR
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Montego FWD
21mpg combined
| City / highway | 19 / 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel
Montego FWD
20mpg combined
| City / highway | 18 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
Montego AWD
19mpg combined
| City / highway | 17 / 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power train Automatic transmission; Driveline › Differential unit | 28 | 75,214 mi |
| Engine | 18 | 78,800 mi |
| Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal | 14 | 80,000 mi |
| Electrical system Instrument cluster/panel; Wiring | 7 | 109,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor | 6 | 27,597 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 39,000 mi |
| Suspension Rear › Shock absorber; Rear | 5 | 51,789 mi |
| Structure Body; Frame and members | 5 | 22,250 mi |
| Air bags Frontal › Sensor/control module | 4 | 31,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline Fuel injection system › Throttlebody/manifold | 4 | 68,500 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | — |
| Exterior lighting Tail lights | 4 | 94,401 mi |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- May 7, 2026Fuel/propulsion system
The throttle body on the 2006 Mercury Montego SHOULD HAVE been recalled just like the 2007 Mercury Montego that I owned previously was recalled. It has the SAME EXACT problem! The throttle is VERY DANGEROUS as it dumps fuel without me touching the gas pedal. I have already almost killed a pedestrian! Please help! I cannot afford to fix the car and I don't want to hurt anyone. Thank You , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) - Feb 1, 2024 · 80,000 milesVehicle speed control
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. - Jul 5, 2024 · 184,000 milesPower train
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000. - Aug 25, 2022Suspension › Subframe/mounting bracket
Drivers side rear toe bracket broke off the rear subframe. Rear subframe totally rusted through. - Aug 2, 2022Power train
The throttle control transmission has failed me several times when Iâm on the road. Thankfully itâs only left me stranded on the side of the freeway once but has made me stop during oncoming traffic several times. The wrench light comes on when the vehicle decelerates and Iâm unable to accelerate. Once the steering wheel even locked. This happens at random times but because the code is pending mechanics canât seem to find the issue. This has happened dozens of time where it just stops suddenly while driving. I am concerned for the safety of me and my family when driving this vehicle. Please get this issue resolved! - Dec 2, 2019 · 145,000 milesVehicle speed control
MY CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE WHEN THE CRUISE IS SET AND IT APPROACHES ANY INCLINE. - Jan 1, 2019Electrical system › Wiring
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 34 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WIRING WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. - Jun 5, 2019 · 82,300 milesVehicle speed control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AT 60-65 MPH AND QUICKLY POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- PE11018 · opened May 11, 2011 · closed Feb 7, 2013Idle instability
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 (all vehicles are eligible for the program through May 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the PCM with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to Ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle RPM surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or…