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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%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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Mercury Montego engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 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

14000 mi Traction control light started to illuminate regularly. Went to dealer who noted the problem, worked with Ford who suggested performing TSB on rear differential sensor. Part ordered. Rear differential sensor replaced per factory TSB, problem not corrected. Ford then recommended replacing rear differential control module (DEM). Part ordered. Rear differential control module replaced (3rd trip for same issue) - problem was solved and the repair was successful. 

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2007 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

93000 mi

US $800
Fuel pump failure. 
114900 mi

US $1800
Exhaust flex coupling and muffler needed to be replaced. 

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2006 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD

104000 mi

US $1100
Spark plugs, engine mount replaced. All fluids flushed and replenished. 
90600 mi

US $230
ice buildup in vacuum line reflash pcm 
15000 mi Check engine light came on; Could not find what cause it. 
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. 
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. 

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2006 Mercury Montego 4dr Sedan

203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

68700 mi

US $365
Top Motor Mount (Anti Torque) replaced 
125000 mi

US $80
Reflash computer, Car hard to start. 

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2005 Mercury Montego

Engine not specified

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 6-speed automatic FWD

32000 mi

US $420
When oil changed, the message center would not reset. Owner reset by disconnecting battery & reconnecting, which reset the system 
81700 mi

US $1200
Evaporative/emissions equipment failure. Check engine light came on. 

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Mercury Montego Engine Problems

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