2006 Mercury Montego: problems, recalls and reliability

“The throttle control transmission has failed me several times when I'm on the road. Thankfully it's only left me stranded on the side of the freeway once but has made me stop during oncoming traffic several times. The wrench light comes on when the vehicle decelerates and I'm unable to accelerate. Once the steering wheel even locked. This happens at random times but because the code is pending mechanics can't seem to find the issue. This has happened dozens of time where it just stops suddenly while driving. I am concerned for the safety of me and my family when driving this vehicle. Please get this issue resolved!”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2022

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. While driving 34 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle was restarted, the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle's wiring was not installed correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2019

“While traveling down the road the lights went out in the car quit running at 60 miles per hour was almost rear-ended knocked up steering wheel ended up in the ditch. Had a new alternator put on twice a brand new battery had all the fuses checked everything redone 4 weeks later same thing all over again electrical problem with your car, this time being more alert of it I was able to pull over and save myself from another bad car accident there's a problem with your electrical in this car it's going to kill somebody it has cost me over $3,000 and now it's doing it again, huh complaints about this I am reporting it something needs to be done”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2018

“... We own a mercury montego 2006 two wheel drive v6, first time we. Bought it from a used car dealership I took it home it drove fine at the time it had 80000 miles on it went to my daughter's at night was coming home all the bells and whistles of the car went off acted like it was possessed scared me to death I pulled over shut the car off back on and went down the road fine, when I got home and park the car the car started to accelerate headed right to our house, I put both my feet on the brake to stop car from moving forward threw it into park, there is definitely a problem with this car”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2018

“Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mercury montego. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and caused it to be rear ended by the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the collision. The contact sustained chest pains, but no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer for air bag failure determination. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2018

“I have owned this car for 4 years. I still owe more than its worth. My 3rd transmission just went out this morning! Cvt transmissions are garbage. I was quoted 6000 for another used transmission. 4 transmissions in 4 years is insane!”Owner report · Power Train · May 2017

“Transmission failed with 50900 miles on the odometer. Complete rebuild was necessary for car to function properly. New torque converter, valve body, two computer modules. Shop owner said he has seen many of these transmissions fail and ford should issue a recall/campaign.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2016