Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Mercury Montego

Mercury Montego owners have reported 3 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's trunk lid lock (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Mercury Montego

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Mercury Montego

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the front passenger�s side door remained open which resulted in a loss of the normal functions of instrument panel due to the passenger�s side door ajar message overlaying all other system   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

Trunk pistons are too weak. Thinking the trunk lid was all the way up, I leaned in to the trunk on several occasions, only to bang my head on the trunk lid. It is my opinion that the trunk pistons are not raising the trunk high enough and injury to the head can occur.   Read details...




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