How many recalls does the 1968 Mercury Monterey have?

The 1968 Mercury Monterey has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1968 Mercury Monterey has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1968 Mercury Monterey?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1968 Mercury Monterey Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1968 Mercury Monterey. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer feels faulty ignition switch caused the vehicle to shut down while driving and resulted in loss of power. Nlm”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1968 Mercury Monterey as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.