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2005 Mercury Montego repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Mercury Montego repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Mercury Montego

Engine not specified

Mercury Montego in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

62000 mi

US $170
Gas leak probably caused by dealer during last service. 

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2005 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

Mercury Montego in Michigan, United States
Nov 2005 - Apr 2017
May 2012

81500 mi

US $900
Replaced front struts and upper strut mounts. 
Jun 2014

111000 mi

US $650
AC compressor had to be replaced. Took it to a local Lincoln dealer at noon on a Monday, and it was done by 8AM Tuesday. Awesome service, free loaner. 

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2005 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Montego in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014

76300 mi

US $190
Replaced stabilizer bar 
Mercury Montego in Arizona, United States
Oct 2012 - Apr 2016
Jun 2013

49000 mi

US $1050
AC blowing hot air when car driven slowly or stopped. Diagnosis by shop indicated a new AC compressor was needed. New compressor installed, problem fixed. 
Oct 2015

81700 mi

US $1200
Evaporative/emissions equipment failure. Check engine light came on. 
Mercury Montego in Colorado, United States
Feb 2011 - Nov 2012
Mar 2012

113000 mi

US $25
Erratic downshifting in warm weather. Drained and replaced transmission fluid with Toyota brand T-IV fluid. 
Jun 2012

117000 mi

US $50
Re-flashed TCM per TSB to alleviate harsh downshifts. Mild improvement. 
Nov 2012

120000 mi
Diagnosed as bad valve body. This is manufacturing defect ford refuses to stand behind. Parts are 1,000 wholesale. Vehicle disposed of and replaced by a non-ford product. 
Mercury Montego in West Virginia, United States
Jul 2008 - Dec 2011
Jul 2011

103200 mi

US $250
A/C was not cooling. Replaced compressor, drier and expansion valve. 
Oct 2011

109000 mi

US $100
Power steering was making a whining noise. Replaced power steering pump. 
Mercury Montego in Colorado, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2013
Jul 2009

32000 mi

US $420
Faulty Brake Light Switch Replaced When oil changed, the message center would not reset. Owner reset by disconnecting battery & reconnecting, which reset the system 
Mercury Montego in Texas, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2008

25000 mi
Remote control entry did not work. Dealership reprogramed remote control. Unit is now working. 
Sep 2008

31000 mi

US $230
Had steering aligned. Was pulling to the left.  
May 2009

49000 mi
Car had a shake in the tires when at speed. Sound and feel was similar to running over small rumble strips on the side of a road. Replaced right wheel bearing and right axle. Problem solved  

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2005 Mercury Montego Repair Histories

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