Mercury Montego Recalls

The Mercury Montego has been recalled 3 times across the 2005, 2007 model years. The most recent recall, from July 13, 2011, covers the filler pipe and cap. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mercury dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Fuel & propulsion system
    267%
  • Locks & latches
    133%

2007 Mercury Montego recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

NHTSA recall 11V-355 · Jul 13, 2011 · 2,945 vehicles

Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 Ford five hundred and Mercury montego vehicles manufactured from September 5, 2006, through September 11, 2006. The fuel tanks May not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2011. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

2005 Mercury Montego recalls (2)

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 06V-383 · Oct 5, 2006 · 139,537 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode…

Remedy: Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

NHTSA recall 05V-515 · Nov 9, 2005 · 123,206 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body May break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).

Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on December 1, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mercury Montego have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Mercury Montego across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Mercury Montego has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.