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2006 Mercury Montego repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (0%)

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2006 Mercury Montego repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (31%)

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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.

2006 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

Mercury Montego in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2014 - Mar 2016
Aug 2014

120300 mi
Torque strut mount failure. Buy the dorman kit with the installation bushings, Bevel the busing on a grinder. Install on car with out removing bracket with ball joint press. 
May 2015

130900 mi
Brake caliper hanging up. redressed the pins 
Oct 2015

133000 mi

US $250
Heater core needed replacment since i bought the car a year ago. Had small leak that was most sealed up witht the aid of a stop leak. Started leaking slightly again so o had it replaced. 
Mar 2016

140000 mi

US $300
Needed two control arms to pass inspection. Drivers side control arm has needed replacment since I bought the car at 117000 miles. 
Mercury Montego in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

89700 mi

US $107
A/C wasn't cooling. Recharge fixed the problem. 
Apr 2017

104000 mi

US $1100
Spark plugs, engine mount replaced. All fluids flushed and replenished. 
Jun 2017

107000 mi

US $2200
Air conditioner compressor 
Mercury Montego in Washington, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

15000 mi
Check engine light came on; Could not find what cause it. 
Mercury Montego in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Jan 2010

US $230
ice buildup in vacuum line reflash pcm 
Apr 2010

75000 mi

US $1050
needed new hydraulic pump and valve for all wheel drive system 

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2006 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Montego in Indiana, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2020
Jun 2015

76000 mi

US $850
Crappy A/C compressor seized up. Melted serpentine belt 
May 2016

76600 mi

US $75
Wanted to replace front and rear brake pads and front rotors. Couldn't get the rear caliper piston to retract. Couldn't get the screw from the front rotor to come off. Ended up just replacing the front brake pads. 
Mercury Montego in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012

68700 mi

US $365
Top Motor Mount (Anti Torque) replaced 
Apr 2019

125000 mi

US $80
Reflash computer, Car hard to start. 
Oct 2019

131000 mi

US $1200
Replace front struts 
Mercury Montego in Illinois, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

105500 mi

US $400
replaced outer tie rod ends replaced sway bar 

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2006 Mercury Montego Repair Histories

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