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2007 Mercury MONTEGO problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

36 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

68,250 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 36 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior1336.1%
Transmission and shifting1130.6%
Electrical and battery issues25.6%
Steering behavior12.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
12
Power Train
8
Electrical System
6
Engine
2
Fuel System, Gasoline
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
Air Bags
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control12
Power Train8
Electrical System6
Engine2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Air Bags1

Vehicle Speed Control: 12; Power Train: 8; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Air Bags: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
5
50,000 to 74,999
9
75,000 to 99,999
8
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
4
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,9995
50,000 to 74,9999
75,000 to 99,9998
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above4

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 4

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007
1
2008
2
2010
5
2011
6
2012
8
2013
5
2014
2
2015
2
2016
1
2019
3
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20071
20082
20105
20116
20128
20135
20142
20152
20161
20193
20251

2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2010: 5; 2011: 6; 2012: 8; 2013: 5; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2019: 3; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 11 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10203074 · 2007-09-15 (September 15, 2007)

BRAKES ARE FAULTY ON FORD 500 AND MERCURY MONTEGO. THEY DISINTEGRATE EARLY WITH ONLY 10,000-12,000 MILES ON THEM. THIS CAUSES MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS, AND IS DANGEROUS WHEN THEY ARE OKAY ONE DAY, AND GONE THE NEXT AFTER FORD DEALERS CLEARED THEM AT A CHECK-UP JUST A FEW MILES EARLIER. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203074 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10245047 · 2008-10-10 (October 10, 2008)

BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE CAR HAS HAD 400 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER TURNED THE FRONT AND BACK ROTORS,AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THEN THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BACK BRAKES. AND NOW THE CARS FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE, AND EVERY TIME IT RAINS THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT RUST. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 405 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245047 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10345143 · 2010-07-25 (July 25, 2010)

SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE BACK OR FORWARD, EVEN WITH BRAKES APPLIED. HAVE HAD TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL HARDER THAN WHAT IS NORMAL TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. DEALER "COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM" WHEN CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND I WAS TOLD THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10345143 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10355656 · 2010-09-15 (September 15, 2010)

OUR 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO HAS A PERMIT WAS DRIVING OUR 2007 MONETEGO ONE EVENING WITH ME. WHEN SHE WENT TO PARK AT A DRIVE INN RESTAURANT UNDER MY GUIDANCE, SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY LUNGED FORWARD. AS AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER SHE PANICKED AND TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE - ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE THAT WERE EATING AT THE PICNIC TABLES OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. THANKFULLY THE CAR WAS GOING AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED AND THE CURB STOPPED ITS FORWARD MOTION. I HAD NOTICED INTERMITTENT "LUNGI…

Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10355656 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10413082 · 2011-07-15 (July 15, 2011)

WE HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES FOR SEVERAL YEARS.THE CAR SUDDENLY LOOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. THE BATTERY IS COMPLETELY DEPLETED. ONCE JUMP STARTED THE CAR WILL THEN OPERATE PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED ONCE AND THE CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED BY MECHANICS SEVERAL TIMES, NO ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. WE OFTEN TIMES SMELL A BURNT PLASTIC ODOR JUST BEFORE THE FAILURES. THIS FAILURE HAS HAPPENED DOZENS OF TIME OVER THE PAST 4 YEARS, EVEN DURING WARRANTY. FORD DID NOTHING FOR US. *TT

Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10413082 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11689717 · 2025-09-25 (September 25, 2025)

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was due to an electrical shortage in the taillight because of an accumulation of moisture inside the taillight assembly. The contact was informed that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notifi…

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11689717 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11229344 · 2019-07-03 (July 3, 2019)

MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF MY CAR ACCELERATING WHILE IN A LOWER RPM SUCH AS AT A STOP LIGHT, DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND PARKING LOTS. ESPECIALLY INCREASED INSTANCES WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE CAR TO DIE COMPLETELY IN SOME CASES. I HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER SOMEWHERE IN ORDER TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. THIS ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY LATELY. I CAN COUNT ON IT TO HAPPEN EVERY SINGLE TIME I HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS NOT. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED HUNDREDS OF TI…

Owner-reported narrative. 111,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11229344 at NHTSA ↗