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Mercury Montego repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (0%)

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Mercury Montego electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

60000 mi

US $45
The air conditioning did not seem to be cooling. I took the car to the dealer and they identified that the AC compressor was leaking, and replaced it with a new compressor under my 100,000 mile extended warranty. 

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2007 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

61000 mi

US $100
AC freon added, cooling system relay replaced. 
79000 mi

US $1200
Heater control bad. Trans fush, coolant flush, spark plugs, fuel filter, pcv valve, oil change 
102000 mi

US $500
Alternator failed and was replaced. 

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2006 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

89700 mi

US $107
A/C wasn't cooling. Recharge fixed the problem. 
107000 mi

US $2200
Air conditioner compressor 

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2006 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

76000 mi

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

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2005 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

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

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. 
103200 mi

US $250
A/C was not cooling. Replaced compressor, drier and expansion valve. 
25000 mi Remote control entry did not work. Dealership reprogramed remote control. Unit is now working. 
32000 mi

US $420
Faulty Brake Light Switch Replaced 

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Mercury Montego Electrical Problems

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