Power Train Problems of Mercury Montego

Mercury Montego owners have reported 84 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercury Montego

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. The contact stated while driving the vehicle was jerking badly causing him to pull to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and on until it reset itself.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury montengo. The contact stated while in park, the vehicle started to make a loud whining noise without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission cvt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v006000 (power train).   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

I got my 2007 Mercury Montego premier from my mom, who I bought it from. At that time, there was only 52,000 miles on it. At 52,000 miles, whenever the car would be put in drive or reverse, it would lunge forward.   Read details...




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