2004 Mercury Monterey Engine Problems

“In early 2012 both brake lights on dash would come on sporadically while driving.then came on more frequently. Soon the battery light started to come on at stops or low idles. 8/2012 dealer could not reproduce the brake lights coming on, but replaced alternator. 11/2012 still problem with brake lights on the dash coming on now plus the check engine light. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions. The technician repaired the transmission. However, the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving at 27 MPH, the vehicle slammed to a stop and caught on fire. The contact stated that vehicle made a slamming start before catching on fire. The fire started under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected however, the fire department determined that the fire was caused by mechanical failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 128,000.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers and independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the engine and the rpms increased. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The contact also stated that the transmission was replaced twice however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 9/4/13 the consumer stated the transmission failed four times.”