June 2012 the transmission was replaced by a Ford dealership for 5,000. came back a few hours later and gauges worked but check engine, transmission and charging systems lights were on. x"H/2$}VXt"y)(&CJRhk$=wxJY pV? the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs needed to be replaced. My car dies all the time. I immediately called the shop where the transmission was put in, and was told to bring the car there immediately. when i started the car at this time, the cluster panel and a/c were working, the backup lights were off (except when in reverse) and the wrench light was now off. guides, Check cars for recalls, common issues & maintenance i tried my headlights and they go out every time my gauges go out, which is any time i get over 1500 rpm. i made it home that evening. More Info. Whereas a steady check engine light may mean you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light. I am not going to reclaim the car, and am afraid that DriveTime is going to return this car back to a dealership to sale and endanger someone elses life. if there have been no other complaints filed, i guess i should just maybe let ford motor co. know about the problem. Washington, DC 20015-2113. how they know this from a completely flat tire is beyond me. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. check engine light, check transmission light, check traction control light all came on. the statement that the problem is intermittent is not true and this has been confirmed by me with dealer and by many others in online posts. FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. i guess they figure if they hold out long enough, the vehicles will all die and go away and they wont have any obligations whatsoever. Replacing a dirty air filter can improve gas mileage by up to 4%. the rpms would not go above 1000. the throttle body was replaced and now the vehicle drives fine. i commute 400 miles/week, and fear that this is a potential safety hazard that needs to be addressed and corrected. When the dealership replaced the transmission, there should have been a guarantee that the car was properly repaired, not just a guess! Normally, transmission fluid is not lost and so unless you see clear external evidence of transmission fluid leakage, the fluid level will not have changed since the factory fill. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,487. *tr, Instrument panel lights all light up and all the dials drop to zero, traction control goes out which causes a huge safety issue in winter driving. Car runs great for about 20 minutes then i get a surge in the engine, dash cluster goes dead, car jerks and i lose power randomly. this has been a known problem with the 2005 mercury vehicles both in the cvt transmission and the 6-speed. last night, rear door was frozen shut due to water seepage. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. If you are unsure about what your diagnostic trouble codes mean after finding the Montego OBD port location and scanning the codes; have your Montego diagnosed by a professional automotive technician. the current mileage is 21,700 and failure mileage was 21,000. My first Montego passed the lemon law with the transmission problems when I first bought it. Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. i tested the car daily with the same results, until tuesday, august 11th. The transmission jerks and will not steadily accelerate at random times. The cars around you abruptly try to avoid your sudden decrease of speed. The check engine and check transmission lights came on today - will take to a reputable read more proautotech Shop Foreman 1,144 satisfied customers mercury montego: same problem..drive train..wont shift..to second gear the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. *TT, WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. 3500 rpm and pushed my car forward into traffic. replaced at ford dealer with part# 6f9z7461203bb [buckle assembly] to the toon of $250.08 pretty steep price. When I drove it the 5 miles to my mechanic there was NO problems at all! the bunt force of the accident was to the passenger front corner of the vehicle where the passenger side of the uni-body and the front clip support cross section meet. Kept in great condition but the transmission is giving same signs as reported many times on this thread. seems to me it is more of an electrical Replaced with another LKQ transmission. Had to be replaced. >> *tr. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. the lurching is sudden and "violent" enough that it can catch a driver unprepared - my wife and i are used to it and able to compensate, but we aren't letting our 17 year-old drive the car for now unless one of us is with her. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. Adjustment of the linkage is a ten step process and also implicates the transmission range sensor adjustment. after researching this incident there have been numerous reports of the same exact issue. Locate OBD Port - Find the OBD port on your vehicle 3. I see many others on the web have the same issues with their Montego's. all these symptoms occur only after trips longer than 35 miles or on a very hot day where the transmission seems to heat up. While attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle began to accelerate and the traction control, check transmission, and failed safe mode warning lights illuminated. The most common cause of the problem is the oil pressure sending unit What you should do is spray the screw with some soapy water to see if you see any air bubbles indicating a leak. The transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. By March 2012, the shuddering transmission and jerk was constant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission valve body was replaced. a mechanic cleaned the throttle body saying it might solve the problem. the consumer wants to know the result of his complaint. while driving 15 mph around a corner, the vehicle jerked and the check engine and fail safe mode warning lights illuminated. the dealer stated that the brakes needed immediate attention. when asked why it is not no one call tell me. Moreover. she pulled over and turned the engine off and back on then it shut off on its own. the contact stated while driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the message ( engine failed safe mode ) illuminated on the instrument panel which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle had not been repaired. After driving car 20 minutes and once the car engine heats up the transmission begins to buck and jerk while driving under 40 mph. very dangerous, cannot see far enough ahead to brake unless going very slowly. /Length 9463 moreover. The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Why are these not being recalled like toyotas were? . i am now told that the throttle body has gone bad. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. 203. Recall #06v383000 latches/locks/linkages "as a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving." The vehicle was not repaired. why are these not being recalled like toyotas were? Sudden acceleration while in cruise control mode 65 or above. the car was in park but wouldnt start. The dealer replaced an engine mount anti-torque bracket for $600 that they determined was the problem but it did not help. june 2012 the transmission was replaced by a ford dealership for 5,000. july 2012 the car went into fail engine safe mode, the codes pointing to the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. Would much rather order 2 new marquis tail lights then the 1 Montego tail light since price difference is better. the transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Again engine begin to whine at high rate as if I was in neutral and had foot a gas. placing the gear into neutral has no effect on the engine speed. they contacted the dealership and the dealership contact me, and told me that would only pay part of it and that they would not know the price until they check the vehicle out. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. The mechanic shop replaced the transmission at a cost of $3947. *tr, I recently had to replace my transmission replaced in my 2005 mercury montego due to inter problems within - i went on line and there are hundreds of complaints about the same problem with the transmissions in ford and mercury cars. Sometimes, during the same scenario, the car will shift momentarily into what seams to be neutral causing engine RPM to spike from 2,000 RPM up to 6,000 RPM. I would still look at the battery and see if the cables are corroded. i'll tell you what happens a little child in northern maine asleep against the door suddenly falls out of the car at 55 miles an hour and gets run over by oncoming traffic! there was no sign before it happen, at the moment it happen it sounded like a tire being blown up and it may feels like such. Powertrain: 3.0-liter V6, dual-overhead cams; continuously variable transmission; all-wheel drive with limited-slip . Due to the failure, the contact crashed into a bush while attempting to park the vehicle. It accelerated and the transmission was perfect! while on my way to the shop the same day, numerous times i would push the accelerator and the car would do nothing, it would not go at all and then would accelerate after approx. this happens so hard that the whole car shakes. the contact was advised not to bring the vehicle in. the cars around you abruptly try to avoid your sudden decrease of speed. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY, Center for Auto Safety in either case, it scares you and you think something major is wrong with the car and you immediately search to get off the road and stop. *TT, INCORRECT COMPASS INFORMATION IN OWNERS GUIDE AND WORK SHOP MANUAL. based on this, odi closed file in 2007 for no safety issue based on ford response. this happens sporadically. Unfortunately, your car does not have the old style dipstick access and so it is really involved to change the fluid. I took it in to be looked at in April of 2012. come on and step forward you can borrow my car! The mechanic believed this caused the transmission to jerk. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The current and failure mileages were approximately 77,000. The right stop leak product can cure a lot 2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL 3.0L V6 See all videos for the 2005 Mercury Montego What will it take to get Ford, Mercury to rectify this known issue? THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. this only happens when the car is left outside and is not "fixed" until the door mechanisms warm up from being in the sun. my mercury dealer said nothing can be done. have had dealer check the aim and was told it was right on spec and if it wasn't it was at max adjustment for height. ford and the dealer will do nothing about this as they claim the brake system is covered for 12 months. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic transmission valve body needed to be repaired. *tr, Failure of rear wheel bearing at 46,000 miles. car just sits in driveway, afraid to drive it. We don't sell/share your email. While driving 15 mph around a corner, the vehicle jerked and the check engine and fail safe mode warning lights illuminated. however to possibly avoid another accident, i crossed over to the other traffic lanes on order to get off the highway where i was still involved in an accident which totaled my car. *jb, I was driving home with my newborn daughter when i heard this awful rumbling from my left rear tire. the motor was still running but i could not go anywhere. the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer says now that maybe it is a "valve body" causing the problem but are not quite sure. i have always owned a ford and this car is the worst. the car has 72000k on it and has had three major problems in the past couple of months. while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle began to accelerate and the traction control, check transmission, and failed safe mode warning lights illuminated. Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. the car was not running, had no key in the ignition, and no one inside the car. Car companies often use the same engines in different cars. i returned to the auto repair shop and they said the cv axel problem was again occurring - the splines were broken. *tr, Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body control unit failed and needed to be replaced. I eventually made it to the shop where the car was placed on a computer that said there were no codes coming up for the warning that came on. i have to drive not knowing if there is trouble with the lights on full time. I had to pay just over $1900 on this repair--which I do not believe is fair, as it appears to be a defect with the cvt. >NxzdBhQi#* this is a major problem which could cause an accident. there was also an unusual increase in engine rpms. Well, intermittent problems are a reality with electrical components. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would get back with her. the car shut off in the middle of the highway and we almost got hit. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. I need to know how to check and fill my transmission on a 2005 mercury mountneer awd can't find the check fill plug can you steer me in the right direction and how to adjust the linkage on the transmission. i have always been a ford man since the early 1970's. killed engine, turned back on. my vin number does not show up in the recall data base so the repair cost is being pushed to me. my first montego passed the lemon law with the transmission problems when i first bought it. in fact, i have been told that the calipers needed for my vehicle are on backorder indefinitely. I see too that Ford pulled out the cvt transmissions on its new models for the sable (which was the Montego) and taurus. *tr, While driving down the freeway at about 50 mph i went to accelerate and the transmission sputtered and then tried to downshift but instead locked up and caused the cars front tires to squeal and a rapid slow down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where repairs were made. Ford is aware of this problem and has chosen to clean rather then replace. Copyright 2010 - 2023 Flatsix, LLC. Dealership did diagnostic, found throttle body bad. *jb, Rear brakes dust badly and have excessive wear. ford later issued tsb 06-6-2 with revision 06-17-2 both advising dealers that backup lights problem was an issue. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. *tr. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD. endobj the contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. I have a 2005 mercury montego. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. so i am writing in response to their respnse. On 10/30/11, drove car 2 miles to church and backed car into parking space along tree line. It is my understanding that this throttle control ties into the transmission in which Ford has had their share of problems. i took it in to be looked at in april of 2012. the alternator was replaced, due to what we thought was a bad battery. i took the car in for service. speaking with numerous mechanics there is no way a transmission sould go with that kind of milage. *tr, The check engine light came on. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. our 2005 montego, purchased new in jan. 2006 experienced excessive rear brake wear with less than 24k miles of normal driving. Also the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was engaged. It's not fair!!!! also the "wrench" light came on. stream one customer put 2 transmission in her montego and experience the same problem over again. this time i was ready to back out af a parking space, put the car in reverse and it surged backward. Ford has a recall for the vehicle- 06s45 which are the exact symptoms i am currently having. 2005 Mercury Montego - Check engine light, the throttle control/transmission lamp warnings came on. picked up car on 10/27/11. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. This failure occurs anytime I try to accelerate to pass a vehicle. 2. Ok here's a real kicker. If the light turns solid or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. *tr. - almost always when the wheels are cranked all the way to the left or right and the car is moving away from idle. happens every time. but today i had to have my front driver side seat belt buckling assembly replaced as the whole thing ,covers fell off,and spring and tensioner failed to the point of not staying hooked together. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to replaced. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair, 2. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The linkage that controls the gear shift allowed the car to roll while the car was supposed to have been in park. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. I took it to have it look at. *TT, INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION INCLUDING GAUGES SWEEP/RESET MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND/OR REVERSE LIGHTS STAY ON. the service manager stated that they would not repair the vehicle and the contact should retrieve it. Updated 04/01/14. the dealer replaced an engine mount anti-torque bracket for $600.00 that they determined was the problem but it did not help. once again i waited several minutes and drove away without incident. seat belt replaced in Jan seat belt replaced in jan When it get hot it jerks, when you accelerate it wont take off and then it leap forward, when in low gear it really start jerking and then it stop it take a moment before it move. Killed engine, turned back on. Our certified mechanics come to you Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guaranteeFair and transparent pricing. If the transmission fluid level in your Montego is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube or the check plug hole. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. /TR/Identity i was told that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 49,573. both times the car was not running. *tr, Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the dealer advised that the transmission or the valve body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic transmission valve body needed to be repaired. There was on or about 3500 miles on vehicle since time of cleaning to repair. I think someone should put some presser on Ford for them to look into this matter. Too many times to count 25 30 even more. the contact heard a clanking sound before the failure occurred. *TT, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication"), FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. it doesnt matter what speed either. the backup lights stayed on while in drive presenting a significant safety hazard. i pulled onto the shoulder of the road as soon as it was safe (i was on an overpass). i do still have the old part. *tr, I bought a 2005 mercury montego used in 2012. starting last year during extreme cold weather the drivers side door will open but when you go to close it the door will not latch. On january 8, 2011, the instrument panel of my 2005 mercury montego (same as ford five hundred) lost all gauges: no speedometer, no lights, no dash turn signal indicator etc. The next day I had it towed to paul creame Ford to be checked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. in evening hours, the larger size reflects the headlights of vehicles, particularly suv's, and is blinding. my concern is that ford will not or wont stand behind their cars. the vehicle was repaired. Purchased car on 10/3/2011 from DriveTime Motors. the second day that i had the car i was taking my baby to day care. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where a diagnostic test indicated that the throttle body and alternator were faulty. And my panel lights comes on saying check engine, How to check if montego premier has remote start option, Check charging system is still on after replacing alternator. it was a shearing impact, not a side impact. [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 39 3 0 R] the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the throttle body and transmission had to be replaced at her expense. the vehicle had not been repaired. They also slightly alter the styling and sell the same car by two different names (amongst other tricks to help offset development costs). Scan for Codes - How to scan your vehicle for trouble codes 4. Expert 101 Answers The car is in limp home mode, it runs at that speed to limit the amount of damage that can occur within the engine due to a failing or faulty part. fuel pump replaced in aug.05, now have trouble starting car, Abs brake failure, gas cap warning coming on and transmission failure all under normal driving conditions the car is 7 weeks old, My new mercury montage sedan is equipped with oversized side mirrors-aps 2 higher and 3 longer than the average size on comparable vehicles. yes, i am over the manufacturer warranty but only by 1,763 miles, in other words i have 37,693 mile on my car. In either case, it scares you and you think something major is wrong with the car and you immediately search to get off the road and stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission valve body was replaced. ongoing problem since car was purchased new. While on my way to the shop the same day, numerous times I would push the accelerator and the car would do nothing, it would not go at all and then would accelerate after approx. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES REAR BRAKE WEAR. i have radio , head lights , brake lights . the vehicle was to be repaired. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the entire electrical system malfunctioned and caused the rear brakes and instrument cluster to fail. going at 55 mph and having no control over the back wheel it was a miracle i did not end up having a serious accident. when i found this recall and called my local ford dealer, they stated that i was not covered under this recall and that it doesn't even show up in the system. the car has been taken wilson ford, fairmont, wv for repairs. About 6 months ago all the dash indicators turned on. ford offered no explanation other than brake wear is not covered by warranty after 12k miles. a!@Z')W:&#~|oD5@(Tf:TP O_N%(4xP[>).>KD(n=O?w'TRz FN4'fU.+S~d@t>F$sP*xlF>%eP(lPK,$Y4sDMDnRXee5aODYUQU.e>`EYiq#ZODT))VF|EVPeD~f!} No other problem until I was at a stop light on way to destination. The engine in your 2005 Mercury Montego should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. the vehicle was not repaired. If the battery is OK, Hi, is there any more information you can give us about the acceleration issue? Driving on the highway on february 10, 2011, started to pass a truck and noticed that i was losing power - i looked at the tachometer and noticed the rpm's increasing. The car has been lurching forward and decelerating randomly. after turning the car off and restarting, this sometimes (but not always), "fixes" the problem. this failure occurs anytime i try to accelerate to pass a vehicle. This is particularly a problem considering I have an infant in the backseat most every trip. Knowledge is power. See the Back button blue bar at the very top of the page to explore more. a few times 9 or so the car would buck a few times. Yet Ford will do nothing to address the issue or even say there is a major problem. Drove car home day before, seemed fine. as a result, the door does not latch when closed, and could open while the vehicle is moving. Please also check out the from what i have research about this car, it is a major issue and could get someone hurt. *jb, I own a 2005 mercury montego fwd 6 speed. our rear driver's side door and that quarter of the vehicle was ripped completely off. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. The vehicle was not repaired. the dealer claims i need new brake pads and one right rear rotor. Parked car at home. Latches/locks recall the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph and merging into the left lane, there was no response from the vehicle upon engaging the accelerator pedal. in march 2011 i noticed the engine seemed to be misfiring so i took it to an auto repair shop where they said the plugs needed replaced and one motor mount was broken and needed replaced. I own a 2005 Mercury Montego. My car has an automatic transmission. /Filter[/FlateDecode] the manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not recalled. my car has the exact same condition that is in the recall but for some reason it is not part of it. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the dealer advised that the transmission or the valve body needed to be replaced. when i got off the highway i restarted the car but every few miles it would do the same thing. the noise sounded like the calipers were not releasing. i've been told my car was not affected by the recall (#06s45), but i feel that i have the exact problem described and would like to get the issue fixed so i don't have to worry about it the rest of winter. The average price of a 2005 Mercury Montego check engine light can vary depending on location. after several trips to the dealership and a lot of research on the issue i find out ford knows its a problem and issued a tsb 06-17-9 on it but is failing to stand behind their product and issue a recall. Tl* the contact owns 2005 mercury montego . Your Montego will have either a transmission dipstick or a check or fill plug to perform a transmission fluid check. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier Sedan $7,995 39,625 miles No accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only 6cyl Automatic Mac-D Motors (Chula Vista, CA) AWD/4WD Heated seats Leather Seats Upgraded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the feature was cosmetic and provided no further assistance. Vehicle was started first thing in morning and driven approximately 25' when the transmission seemed to disengage and warning lights came on. also, brake pads will have to be replaced.
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