CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mercury Monterey has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).
1Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2007 Mercury Monterey recalls
Most common 2007 Mercury Monterey problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Traction Control System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON A HIGHWAY, IN TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. SUDDENLY, IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER , TRIED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO GEAR, NOTHING! NO REVERSE, NO FORWARD, 1 OR 3. AFTER SITTING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT AGAIN INTO ALL GEARS TO NO AVAIL. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
WHILE I WAS DRIVING,THE 2007 MONTEREY MINI-VAN SUDDENLY STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR. THE BRAKES WERE STILL RESPONSIVE, AS WAS STEERING. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING TO THIS ABRUPT PROBLEM, AND IT WAS PARTICULARLY WORRISOME BECAUSE THERE WERE VEHICLES FOLLOWING ME ON THE 4-LANE ROAD AND I WAS UNEXPECTEDLY NOT MOVING BESIDES COASTING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. OUR MECHANIC, NOT A DEALER, SUSPECTS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. OF NOTE, THE 2004 AND 2005 MONTEREYS WERE RECALLED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE ONLY OTHER YEARS OF MONTEREYS THAT WERE MADE, 2006 AND 2007, SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR RECALL, ALSO. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE- WHILE THE
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE WOULD STALL, CUT OUT, OR COMPLETELY QUIT RUNNING WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING AT A STOPLITE. ON ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL OR CUT OUT AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD FEEL LIKE IT IS SLIPPING. WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD STALL OR QUIT RUNNING, STEERING AND BRAKES WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE. ON MANY OCCASIONS, THIS WOULD HAPPEN IN CITY TRAFFIC AND ON THE HIWAY TRAVELING AT HIWAY SPEEDS. AT ONE INSTANCE THE ENGINE STALLED OUT COMPLETELY AND WOULD NOT START. ON NOV. 6, 2014 IS WHEN THIS VEHICLE WAS FIRST TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR A MAINTENANCE CHECK, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER HAD GOTTEN WET BECAUSE OF MOISTURE COMING DOWN BEHIND A COWLING/DEFLEC
2007 Mercury Monterey questions
Does the 2007 Mercury Monterey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Mercury Monterey: Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Monterey?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 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.