2005 Mercury Montego structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Mercury Montego — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle had a recall performed on it. In the recall, it states that the door does not latch properly in colder weather. Vehicle has been brought to the dealership. They have stated that they have performed the recall service. But when the car is driven, the door still does not latch which…”
filed Jan 20, 2025
“Latches/locks recall recall #06v383000 ford reference #06s45 the latch on my driver side door keeps freezing, keeping the door from staying closed. It has already bounced open once while I was in motion on ny state route 434. I also have spent a great amount of time trying to shut my door for the…”
filed Jan 18, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Montego years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montego | 5 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Mercury Montego
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.