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2007 Mercury Montego problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 44 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 88.0 times the median Montego year — the 2007 model ranks #3 of 10 Montego years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Speed Control leads the complaint categories with 12 reports (27% of the total).

44

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Montego years?

Montego NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted190 complaints1970: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 1 complaints1976: 0 complaints2004: 4 complaints2005: 190 complaints2006: 121 complaints2007: 44 complaints
Montego NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Mercury Montego problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Speed Control1227%
Transmission920%
Electrical System614%
Fuel System511%
Engine37%
Other25%
Brakes25%
Lighting12%
Latches & Locks12%
Airbags12%
Seat Belts12%
Suspension12%

Does the 2007 Mercury Montego have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V355000Fuel SystemJuly 13, 2011 · 2,945 units

Defect

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 AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE BACK OR FORWARD, EVEN WITH BRAKES APPLIED. HAVE HAD TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL HARDER THAN WHAT IS NORMAL TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. DEALER "COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM" WHEN CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 1, 2007

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE JERKED BEFORE EVENTUALLY STOPPING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 26, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER BACKLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 15, 2012

“CAR LUNGES FORWARD AND BACKWARDS WHEN PUTTING INTO GEAR (DRIVE OR REVERSE). IT IS EXTREMELY NOTICABLE TO PASSENGERS AND OTHERS. IT IS DANGEROUS, AS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE LUNGING MOTION THAT COULD POSSIBLY PIN SOMEONE WALKING NEARBY AS YOU ARE PARKING THE VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 1, 2012

“SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE BACK OR FORWARD, EVEN WITH BRAKES APPLIED. HAVE HAD TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL HARDER THAN WHAT IS NORMAL TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. DEALER "COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM" WHEN CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 1, 2007

2007 Mercury Montego — common questions

Is the 2007 Mercury Montego reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 44 complaints put the 2007 model at #3 of 10 Montego years. It is one of the Montego years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Montego problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (12 complaints), transmission (9 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints).

Does the 2007 Mercury Montego have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Mercury Montego. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Mercury Montego under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mercury Montego years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Montego years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007. The cleanest record among Montego years belongs to 1976.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.