Mercury Montego recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mercury Montego, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mercury Montego, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1970–2007 with 16 recall campaigns and 359 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1976 (4), 2005 (2), and 1975 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2005 (190), 2006 (120), and 2007 (44).
- Top recall themes: Fuel and emissions, Other, and Seats and restraints.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Power train, Vehicle speed control, Electrical system.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Fuel and emissions
5 campaigns · Years: 1973, 1975, 2005, 2007These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Other
2 campaigns · Years: 1974, 1976These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Seats and restraints
2 campaigns · Years: 1970, 2005These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Visibility and lighting
2 campaigns · Years: 1976These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1976These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 75V167000 · Parking brake: Linkage and cable
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 1972These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 77V097000 · Engine and engine cooling: Fan
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1973–1974These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 73V181000 · Power train: Automatic transmission
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 1972These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 72V240000 · Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Mercury Montego in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Vehicle speed control, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 44 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2006 | 0 | 120 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2005 | 2 | 190 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control:cruise control, Wheels. |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe. |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Vehicle speed control and Power train
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.