2005 Mercury Montego engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 17 complaints for the 2005 Mercury Montego, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Purchased vehicle in jan.05 seat belt replaced in jan transmission replaced in feb. 05 and a valve replaced due to check engine warning fuel pump replaced in aug.05, now have trouble starting car
While idling when stopped or when moving slowly, the engine speed suddenly accelerates to above 3500 RPM causing the car to lurch forward unless the brake is firmly applied. The sudden acceleration lasts 3 to 5 seconds. Placing the gear into neutral has no effect on the engine speed. This happens sporadically. In the last 3 months it has happened approximately 7 times. Dealer says the car's computer system reports nothing unusual.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Mercury Montego
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 25 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005