CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Mercury Monterey has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 283 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 6 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (214 reports).
2004 Mercury Monterey recalls
Most common 2004 Mercury Monterey problems
Problem areas named in the 283 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 214 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Seats | 16 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Wheels | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Mercury Monterey. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 223,476 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 361,749.
Reported on third seat on 2004 Mercury Monterrey premier van was recalled , also air bags was recalled and also on wheel of vehicle was recalled in which I want to see if I can take my vehicle and have it inspected and keep my vehicle on the list if any recall and Thank You .?
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving through a drive thru, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral and was unable to shift into the intended gear. The automatic transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. A dealer was contacted back in 2012 who confirmed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V006000 (Power Train); however, parts were not available. The contact called that same dealer in 2015 who confirmed that parts were available for the recall repair however, there was no available appointment and advised the contact to bring in the vehicle to be repaired only if a failure was experienced.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The driver manually shifted gears to slow the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the return spring part was no longer being produced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEN TO NEWTON FORD SOUTH (2010 N MAIN ST, SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V006000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
2004 Mercury Monterey questions
Does the 2004 Mercury Monterey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Mercury Monterey: Seats; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter; Wheels:Hub; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Monterey?
Based on 283 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (214), Structure (19), Seats (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Mercury Monterey has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.