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2005 Mercury Monterey recalls and problems

3 recalls and 119 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercury Monterey.

3
recalls
119
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Mercury Monterey recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 13V081000 · reported March 7, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 196,667 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
The risk
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Power train: automatic transmission · Power train: automatic transmission, torque converter

NHTSA campaign 12V006000 · reported January 9, 2012 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 206,452 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
The risk
This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 06V069000 · reported March 9, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 12,728 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
The risk
In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 30, 2022 · Power train · 95,357 miles

The contact's fiancée owns a 2005 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated while his fiancée was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond and inadvertently stopped. The contact’s fiancée pushed the vehicle over the third of a mile by herself until she received…

Feb 7, 2020 · Power train · 124,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WHILE SWITCHING GEARS THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE LOCAL DEALER FORSOM LAKE FORD…

Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · 190,000 miles

I PURCHASED MY 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY IN FEB/MARCH 2018, IN JULY OF 2018 I GO OUT TO START MY VAN TO LEAVE AND NOTHING HAPPENS WONT START, SO WE LOOK UNDER THE HOOD EVERY THING SEEMS FINE, I CALL THE TOW TRUCK TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE SHOP, OIL SPILLS OUT ALL OVER MY DRIVEWAY, THERE IS A HUGE HOLE IN THE ENGINE, SO WE…

Feb 12, 2019 · Seats · 112,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CARPET ON THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR WAS MOIST. ALSO, THE THIRD ROW SEAT LATCH WAS SO CORRODED THAT THE CONTACT COULD SEE THE GROUND. THE CONTACT CALLED WESTLAND FORD DEALER [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 3450 WALL AVE, OGDEN, UT 84401) AND WAS INFORMED…

Nov 30, 2018 · Power train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. RIVERTOWN FORD (1680 WHITTLESEY RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31904, [phone…

Monterey model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 428326
2005 311920
2006 24400
2007 1700

Across all years, the 2004 Monterey has the most complaints (283). All Mercury Monterey years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Mercury Monterey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Mercury Monterey, the most recent reported on March 7, 2013 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Monterey?
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (97 complaints), followed by structure (8).
How many 2005 Mercury Monterey complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 119 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 30, 2022.