2004 Mercury Monterey Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Mercury Monterey, 1% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,100 miles.
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.
“The vehicle stalled on me this morning as I was driving to work on a busy street. I attempted to crank it back up but the oil light as well as the battery light came on and the check engine light stayed on. I left the vehicle on the side of the road for 8 hrs, when I returned I was able to drive it for approx. 15 miles and it stalled again once I made it to my destination. Vehicle also backfires now and has a very strong gas smell coming from it. Started stalling after I drove through standing water puddles on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10786175, filed 2015-10, 185,467 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle abruptly stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the traction control had engaged improperly. The contact stated that vehicle was not repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10569046, filed 2014-03, 58,200 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mercury Monterey
203 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercury Monterey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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