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2005 Mercury Monterey Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Mercury Monterey has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 415,847 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 13V081000 2013-03-07 196,667 affected
Defect

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,…

Consequence

In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

POWER TRAIN 12V006000 2012-01-09 206,452 affected
Defect

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

STRUCTURE 06V069000 2006-03-09 12,728 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
50
POWER TRAIN
38
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
6
ENGINE
5
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes6injuries
SEATS
3
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2
Total complaints136

What owners report

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

“The contact's fiancã©e owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated while his fiancã©e was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond and inadvertently stopped. The contact’s fiancã©e pushed the vehicle over the third of a mile by…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-10-30

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that while slowing down the vehicle would not accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal and while switching gears the vehicle would lunge forward. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and the local…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-01-01

“I purchased my 2005 mercury monterey in feb/march 2018, in july of 2018 I go out to start my van to leave and nothing happens wont start, so we look under the hood every thing seems fine, I call the tow truck to have it towed to the shop, oil spills out all over my driveway, there is a huge hole…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-09-11

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the carpet on the vehicle's floor was moist. Also, the third row seat latch was so corroded that the contact could see the ground. The contact called westland ford dealer [REDACTED] (located at 3450 wall ave, ogden, ut 84401)…”

SEATS · reported 2019-01-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the carpet on the vehicle's floor was moist. Also, the third row seat latch was so corroded that the contact could see the ground. The contact called westland ford dealer [REDACTED] (located at 3450 wall ave, ogden, ut 84401)…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2019-01-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated while shifting from park into reverse. In addition, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was unable to be driven. Rivertown ford (1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · reported 2018-11-29

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated while shifting from park into reverse. In addition, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was unable to be driven. Rivertown ford (1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-11-29

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the hatchback closed unintentionally while in use. The contact mentioned that the spare tire could not be reached because the hatchback failed to operate correctly. Fox ford mazda (3560 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512,…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE · reported 2018-07-22

Defect investigations

Investigation EA09016 Opened 2009-11-10 · closed 2012-02-02

Transmission Torque Converter Failure

On January 4, 2012 Ford Motor Company submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall No. 12V-006) to NHTSA regarding a defect in the performance of the transmission torque converter for approximately 205,896 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles.The supplier of the torque converter manufactured converters…

Investigation EA09016 Opened 2009-11-10 · closed 2012-02-02

Transmission Torque Converter Failure

On January 4, 2012 Ford Motor Company submitted a Defect Information Report (NHTSA Recall No. 12V-006) to NHTSA regarding a defect in the performance of the transmission torque converter for approximately 205,896 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles.The supplier of the torque converter manufactured converters…

Investigation EA12003 Opened 2012-04-23 · closed 2013-05-02

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (MY) 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-081 for more details).The recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the salt belt…

Investigation EA12003 Opened 2012-04-23 · closed 2013-05-02

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (MY) 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-081 for more details).The recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the salt belt…

Investigation EA12003 Opened 2012-04-23 · closed 2013-05-02

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (MY) 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-081 for more details).The recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the salt belt…

Investigation EA12003 Opened 2012-04-23 · closed 2013-05-02

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

Ford is conducting a safety recall to repair the third-row seat's latch mechanisms in approximately 196,667 model year (MY) 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-081 for more details).The recall covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in the salt belt…

Investigation EQ12010 Opened 2012-09-28 · closed 2012-12-31

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing

Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.

Investigation PE09033 Opened 2009-07-15 · closed 2009-11-17

TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE

ODI HAS RECEIVED 227 OWNER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER DUE TO AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.OF THOSE COMPLAINTS, 124 CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES STRIPPING CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER TO THE DRIVETRAIN.THE REMAINING…

Investigation PE09033 Opened 2009-07-15 · closed 2009-11-17

TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE

ODI HAS RECEIVED 227 OWNER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER DUE TO AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.OF THOSE COMPLAINTS, 124 CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES STRIPPING CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER TO THE DRIVETRAIN.THE REMAINING…

Investigation PE10033 Opened 2010-08-23 · closed 2011-07-15

Engine Stalling

The subject vehicles suffered from a design issue whereby water could run down onto the cowling under the hood and located in the area of the windshield wipers and then drip onto a computer module, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), which could be manifested in a variety of symptoms depending on which part of the…

Investigation PE10033 Opened 2010-08-23 · closed 2011-07-15

Engine Stalling

The subject vehicles suffered from a design issue whereby water could run down onto the cowling under the hood and located in the area of the windshield wipers and then drip onto a computer module, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), which could be manifested in a variety of symptoms depending on which part of the…

Investigation PE11033 Opened 2011-09-13 · closed 2012-12-07

Service Jack Failure

The subject vehicles (SV) are all automatic transmission, front wheel drive vehicles with hand actuated mechanical park brakes. The investigation focused on allegations that the service jack failed and caused the vehicles to fall. The subject scissors-type jack appears to fail at the slotted hinge joints where the…

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 2005 Mercury Monterey as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.