2007 Mercury Montego Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Mercury Montego.

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Complaints
44
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 Mercury Montego Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:87,105 mi
#28 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:78,045 mi
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:92,993 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Mercury Montego.

Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,105
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,045
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,993
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Mercury Montego

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,945 vehicles.

11V355000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
~2,945 affected

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.

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2007 Mercury Montego — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Mercury Montego reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Mercury Montego has 44 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Mercury Montego?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints, avg 87,105 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 78,045 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 92,993 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Mercury Montego?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,676 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Mercury Montego?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Mercury Montego include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Mercury Montego have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,945 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Mercury Montego?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercury Montego reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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