2006 Mercury MONTEREY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
81,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 43 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 44 complaints (68.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 32 | 72.7% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 13.6% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.5% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 30 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Traction Control System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Power Train: 30; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Traction Control System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 12 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 1 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
2008: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 9; 2014: 2; 2015: 6; 2016: 5; 2017: 4; 2018: 3; 2019: 3; 2020: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 32 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 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 10427762 · 2011-09-28 (September 28, 2011)
VEHICLE STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN A DRIVE AWAY WAS ATTEMPTED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING SIGNS. *TT VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A FORD SERVICE GARAGE. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER.
Owner-reported narrative. 35,487 miles reported. Look up ODI 10427762 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10442571 · 2012-01-05 (January 5, 2012)
THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED ON A BUSY FREEWAY. WAS UNABLE TO USE ENGINE POWER TO SAFELY NAVIGATE TO A SAFE STOPPING POINT. THE SPLINES ON THE GEAR IN THE CONVERTER STRIPPED OFF REMOVING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 73,097 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442571 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10234781 · 2008-07-18 (July 18, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE DECELERATES, LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, AND ALSO STALLS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN ORDER FOR IT TO OPERATE NORMALLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THEY, AS WELL AS AN INVESTIGATOR FROM FORD, COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000. UPDATED 08/13/08 *BF THE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234781 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10378317 · 2011-01-23 (January 23, 2011)
REPEATED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO DEFECTIVE POWER CONTROL MODULE. *LN
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10378317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218622 · 2008-02-20 (February 20, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. ON SIX OR SEVEN OCCASIONS, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER, HESITATED, AND DECREASED IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO GAIN SPEED NO MATTER HOW HARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNS THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON, IT OPERATES NORMALLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10234679 · 2008-07-17 (July 17, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE ADVANCE TRACK ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. FORD SENT AN ENGINEER TO THE DEALER AND HE RETRO FITTED SOMETHING TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO BLOCK LIGHT FROM AFFECTING THE SENSORS. THE REMEDY HAS NOT CORRECTED THE FAILU…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234679 at NHTSA ↗