Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercury Montego

Mercury Montego owners have reported 8 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercury Montego


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercury Montego

The Exterior Lighting problem

I own a 2005 Mercury Montego. 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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

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   Read details...

The Back Up Lights problem

Parked car at home after dropping daughter off in town car performed normally. Five hours later went out to pick daughter up. Started car and had no speedometer, odometer, tachometer, no cluster panel at all. No lights on panel, a/c would not function and backup lights came on and stayed on.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Low beam headlights only project out about 2 or 3 car lengths. Do not feel safe driving above 40 mph on dark un-lit roads. Have had dealer check the aim and was told it was right on spec and if it wasn't it was at max adjustment for height.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

While traveling home from church, my car suddenly shut down with no warning. I was in traffic and able to pull off with no power at all. When I stopped and put it in park, the car would not allow you to take it out. It would not crank even after replacing the battery.   Read details...




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