2005 Mercury Montego Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1check engine light (gas emisions) 2. Failure is once a month then light goes off 2 no parts or repairs as the dealer ship will not replace will the recall repair?”
NHTSA complaint #10279196, filed 2009-08, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. When the contact attempted to close the driver's door, the latching mechanism did not engage. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 147,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11162263, filed 2018-12, 147,500 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the front passenger's side door remained open which resulted in a loss of the normal functions of instrument panel due to the passenger's side door ajar message overlaying all other system functions on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403735, filed 2021-03, 180,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V383000Oct 5, 2006On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas…Covers: Mercury Montego 2005, Ford Freestyle 2005–2006, Five Hundred 2005
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercury Montego
49 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercury Montego
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology