general problems of the 2005 Mercury Montego

Five problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2005 Mercury Montego. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercury Montego based on all problems reported for the 2005 Montego.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. While driving 30 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration. The contact noticed that the passenger side wheel well was in flames and the wheel well on the drivers side was emitting smoke. The contact and the driver extinguished the fire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was not available.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2009

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. The contact was driving at speeds of 20 mph. When they attempted to pass another vehicle, she depressed the accelerator and the vehicle was hesitant to increase speed similar to driving while in neutral. In addition, when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would jerk abnormally. The dealer reset the vehicle computer system and the vehicle returned to normal operation for a short period; however, the failure recurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2006

The necessity to replace rear brakes on a 2005 Mercury Montego with only 19,749 miles.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2002

1check engine light (gas emisions) 2. Failure is once a month then light goes off 2 no parts or repairs as the dealer ship will not replace will the recall repair?.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Mercury Montego with brake problems. Consumer states that the rear brakes were replaced after 16,000 miles, and the front brakes were replaced after 26,000 miles. She believes there is a defect with the type of metal that is being used.




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