2007 Mercury Montego Problems
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 68,250miles, 34 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Mercury Montego (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mercury Montego. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 12 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (9) and electrical system (6). 34 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,250 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Vehicle speed control12 33%
- Electrical system6 17%
- Fuel system5 14%
- Brakes2 5.6%
- Engine2 5.6%
- Air bags1 2.8%
- Engine cooling1 2.8%
- Equipment1 2.8%
- Exterior lighting1 2.8%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “Multiple instances of my car accelerating while in a lower RPM such as at a stop light, drive thru window and parking lots. Especially increased instances when the air conditioning is running. This also causes the car to die completely in some cases. I have to try to pull over somewhere in order to put the car in park and restart it. This issue with the acceleration is increasing in frequency lately. I can count on it to happen every single time I have the air conditioner running and sometimes when it is not. Problem has occurred hundreds of times. It is very dangerous! …”
NHTSA complaint #11229344, filed 2019-07, 111,500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I got my 2007 Mercury Montego premier from my mom, who I bought it from. At that time, there was only 52,000 miles on it. At 52,000 miles, whenever the car would be put in drive or reverse, it would lunge forward. Over the years, the problem has gotten worse and worse where now when putting green the car in drive or reverse, the car lunges forward to the point that I have no control of how far it will lunge. It's so bad that I worry that I might hit someone with my car just backing up. Now, at 130,000, the transmission appears to have gotten even worse where it is slipping in 2nd gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166132, filed 2019-01, 55,000 milesElectrical system: “We have had intermittent electrical issues for several years.the car suddenly looses all electrical power. The battery is completely depleted. Once jump started the car will then operate properly. I have had the alternator replaced once and the car has been checked by mechanics several times, no one can find the problem. We often times smell a burnt plastic odor just before the failures. This failure has happened dozens of time over the past 4 years, even during warranty. Ford did nothing for us.”
NHTSA complaint #10413082, filed 2011-07, 80,000 milesFuel system: “I have a 2007 ford Mercury Montego that the throttle has a mind of its own-it often fluctuates and I feel that ford should recall this defect immediately before serious accidents occurs. It is an on-going issue and happens daily. There is no warning when the throttle fluctuates-it is something I must be cognizant about at all times. I have been to the ford dealer to see if there has been a recall and if others have made complaints about this as well.. This has been going on for several months now and the last incident was yesterday!”
NHTSA complaint #10419403, filed 2011-08, 65,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
29% of the 34 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 96,882 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Mercury Montego. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montego · sedan FWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 11.3% risk |
| Montego · sedan (side air bags) FWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 11.3% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2007 Mercury Montego version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montego AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | CVT | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Montego FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 11V355000Jul 13, 2011Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Mercury Montego 2007, Ford Five Hundred 2007
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…
Recall details for the 2007 Mercury Montego → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB…
- 10051815Nov 29, 2012Engine. Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Momentary engine idle rpm surge may be intermittent and may occur, due to deposits buildup in throttle body, at low speeds, while parking or…
- 10024829Mar 1, 2008Brakes. Traction control lamp on--no dtc's present, or dtc p1889 in differential electronic module (dem).
- 10023294Nov 28, 2007Brakes. Ford mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Certain 2005 through 2007 fwd and awd ford five hundred, freestyle and mercury montego vehicles - rear brake wear. Also…
- 10021463Apr 27, 2007Brakes. Rear brake drag, noise, dust, and/or premature pad wear.
- 10022241Apr 1, 2007Engine cooling. Mil with dtc p0106 and/or p0109.
- 10021220Mar 23, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission shifter binding / high effort bezel replacement.
- 10021036Feb 26, 2007Electrical system. Fuel gauge erratic/inaccurate and/or mil on with dtc p0463, b1202, b2627, b2879, and/or p2068.
Other model years of the Mercury Montego
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 36 | 68,250 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 85 | 66,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 135 | 69,590 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Mercury Montego model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Mercury Montego have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mercury Montego as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Mercury Montego is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 12 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 9.
Has the 2007 Mercury Montego been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Mercury Montego get?
The EPA rates the 2007 Mercury Montego (Montego FWD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Mercury Montego reported?
Among the 34 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,250 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 96,882 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.