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2007 Mercury Monterey problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2007 Mercury Monterey — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

3

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Monterey years?

Monterey NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted346 complaints1968: 2 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints2004: 346 complaints2005: 136 complaints2006: 54 complaints2007: 12 complaints
Monterey NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Mercury Monterey problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission433%
Electrical System217%
Engine217%
Speed Control217%
Airbags18%
Fuel System18%

Does the 2007 Mercury Monterey have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V081000SeatsMarch 7, 2013 · 196,667 units

Defect

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

Consequence

In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

06E056000Fuel SystemJune 13, 2006 · 58,640 units

Defect

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON A HIGHWAY, IN TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. SUDDENLY, IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER , TRIED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO GEAR, NOTHING! NO REVERSE, NO FORWARD, 1 OR 3. AFTER SITTING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT AGAIN INTO ALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 6, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 6 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 22, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 6, 2015

“ABOUT 1 OUT OF EVERY 100 TIMES I DRIVE MY 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY VAN, THE "ADVANCETRAC" SYSTEM ENGAGES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I LOSE CONTROL OF ACCELERATION, AND MUST PULL OVER, STOP, AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN THE VAN, AND START IT UP AGAIN TO REGAIN CONTROL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND TOLD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 10, 2010

“WHILE I WAS DRIVING,THE 2007 MONTEREY MINI-VAN SUDDENLY STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR. THE BRAKES WERE STILL RESPONSIVE, AS WAS STEERING. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING TO THIS ABRUPT PROBLEM, AND IT WAS PARTICULARLY WORRISOME BECAUSE THERE WERE VEHICLES FOLLOWING ME ON THE 4-LANE ROAD AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 24, 2014

2007 Mercury Monterey — common questions

Is the 2007 Mercury Monterey reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2007 Monterey problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (4 complaints), engine (2 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 2007 Mercury Monterey have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Mercury Monterey. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Mercury Monterey under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mercury Monterey years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Monterey years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006. The cleanest record among Monterey years belongs to 1974.

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.