Ford Montego years to avoid
Across 1968–1972, no single Montego year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1972 drew the most complaints; 1972 the fewest.
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Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1968–1972
Years covered
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Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every Montego year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford Montego?
By complaint volume, 1972 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Montego years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Montego have?
Across all model years, the Montego has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.