2006 Mercury Montego engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2006 Mercury Montego, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, he smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle. The engine was turned off and upon restarting, there was a complete loss of power steering. The contact inspected under the hood and noticed that the serpentine belt was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the air compressor serpentine belt was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect.
Driving down road car just stopped in the middle road was running just would not go.transmission trouble I guess ford new about this I still owe 3000 on this car. Lots of peuple with is trouble.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercury Montego
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005