i guess i am wondering if there have been any other complaints about these belts,as they are supposed to be a so called mandatory worn safety item at all times. The transmission check plug will typically be on the bottom or the side of the transmission and may also be next to the axle. what is it going to take a few deaths? The video above shows you how to change a burnt out front turn signal bulb on your 2005 Mercury Montego. Front Side Airbag. the vehicle was then driven to a local mechanic shop who ran a diagnostic test and performed a road test on the vehicle. Rick called me back and told me that I need a complete transmission and it would cost $6,000. even so, i have been unable to shut my door for the past day. while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into failsafe engine mode. YourMechanic All rights reserved. It could come on for a variety of reasons, from a faulty speed sensor to low brake fluid to . endobj Mercury Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program. The contact stated while driving the vehicle was jerking badly causing him to pull to the side of the road. yes, i am over the manufacturer warranty but only by 1,763 miles, in other words i have 37,693 mile on my car. 25 Complaints: 2005 Mercury Montego Power Train Problems a couple months ago the transmission started jumping around, it seems like it would not go into to gear and when it does it will slam real hard. this has been an occasional problem for years - complaint was even made while car was still under its 3 year/36,000 mile warranty (nothing found). It accelerated and the transmission was perfect! 4400 Jenifer St, NW The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Picked up car on 10/27/11. the dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle at the owners expense when the part were available. prior to the failure, the engine rpms erroneously increased and the vehicle surged forward. If the battery is OK, Hi, is there any more information you can give us about the acceleration issue? i was driving, applied my brakes and there was a terrible grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. (l the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the entire electrical system malfunctioned and caused the rear brakes and instrument cluster to fail. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would get back with her. on 5/18/13 being stuck in construction traffic at a stand still, foot on brake engine proceeded like a 747 getting ready to take off. i have been trying to contact someone to help me in a terrible situation. $2,400.00 dollars for a "not quite sure" fix is a bit much specially after already sinking $600.00 into the problem. >> picked up car on 10/27/11. the backup lights stayed on while in drive presenting a significant safety hazard. this time i was ready to back out af a parking space, put the car in reverse and it surged backward. I was driving my car one night and it would not go forward, the more I press the accelerator the more it did not move. and will not stop unless brakes are applied to disengage the cruise control mode. a mechanic cleaned the throttle body saying it might solve the problem. both times the car was not running. it will latch once the weather has warmed up or the car itself has warmed up enough inside. /Type/ExtGState /Filter[/FlateDecode] the contact stated that the vehicle began jerking abnormally while driving 35 mph. 203. Child Seat Anchors. The vehicle had not been repaired. i have not had it replaced at this time,because i hardly ever have passengers in the rear seat. *TT, MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). talked with ford corporate stated dealership problem not theirs. The current mileage was 48,856. An hour later, sent child to retrieve an item from the trunk. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. - shifting into drive or reverse and/or moving away from idle; the shifting into neutral is a safety issue. . 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The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. *TT, TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING NO DTCS MILEAGE OVER 20,000 MILES. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unusual clicking noise and the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. she pulled over and turned the engine off and back on then it shut off on its own. dealer service is offering to install ceramic brake pads. Approx. ALSO HAVE AN OWNERS LETTER. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES). the contact noticed that all of the instrument panel gauge readings decreased to zero and the check engine light illuminated. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. check engine light, check transmission light, check traction control light all came on. My 2005 mercury montego shuts off while going down the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test who diagnosed that the mechatronics unit needed to be replaced. Locate OBD Port - Find the OBD port on your vehicle, 3. the failure mileage was 150,000. Used 2013 GMC Savana for Sale in Fairfax, VA | Edmunds ford later issued tsb 06-6-2 with revision 06-17-2 both advising dealers that backup lights problem was an issue. the dealer was contacted who advised the contact to replace the transmission. DriveTime said they could not find anything wrong with the car, and wanted me to pick up and assume ownership. The vehicle had not been repaired. /Height 385 Rt.73 Auto Mall (143 mi away) Third-row seating. the flat had come from a small nair hole the repairman said would not have caused it to deflate that fast without a defect being present. this occurs while the car is in motion. it is now june and the same thing has re-occurred about 10 times in the past two weeks. Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds up or downhill, the transmission would jerk when down shifting. Driver Airbag. We then could put in in reverse or drive but it wouldn't go much over 30-35 mph. Our certified mechanics come to you Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guaranteeFair and transparent pricing. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle body was being replaced. one time it was so bad, we felt we had been hit. /Type/XObject the vehicle was to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. the consumer also stated the engine light illuminated as well. i made it home that evening. Vehicle was started first thing in morning and driven approximately 25' when the transmission seemed to disengage and warning lights came on. Resulting injuries were head contusion, concussion and badly bruised arm and back. Think instead about going through the creek and through SUVs are great for playing out in the mud, taking kids and friends around to different places, as well as just running errands around town. the lock has to be warmed up and then will lock properly which would lead me to believe it can only be moisture related. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic a second time who advised that the transmission would need to be replaced but referred the contact back to the dealer. i see countless people with this issue all the way back to when car was released and still no solution. Well, intermittent problems are a reality with electrical components. a few days had pass and the dealer called my and said, " it cost $5,500.00 to rebuild your transmission and ford will only pay $3,500." this is abnormal brake wear and the owners of ford five hundred and mercury montego should be aware of this issue. Also the car wouldn't start. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. required replacement at 17k miles and at 12k miles. My car has an automatic transmission. *tr, Failure of rear wheel bearing at 46,000 miles. Approx. *EH, HARSH OR ERRATIC UPSHIFTS/DOWNSHIFTS WRENCH LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2544 VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/7/2005 AND EQUIPPED WITH THE (AWF21) 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE. i'm to the point where i have to keep the driver side windows down about an inch and wrap a bungee cord around the doors to keep my driver door shut. My father age 81 was involved in a crash on 1-20-07 in wich he impacted the rear of a semi tractor trailor, Excessive rear brake wear. the failure recurred randomly. extensive testing was done of the coolant sensor and related wiring and it was finally discovered that a bad spot in the sensor orange wire inside the harness at the back of the motor where it takes a sharp bend. the second day that i had the car i was taking my baby to day care. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test who diagnosed that the mechatronics unit needed to be replaced. 3 0 obj only passenger side plug is carbon build up driver side is clean change plug doing same thing. *tr, Saw smoke coming from passenger's outside mirror, the metal was hot, then saw a small flame, under the mirror, so we pulled the fuse. I own a 2005 mercury montego that has been a constant downward spiral.approx. These cars are known to have a slight hesitation when starting from a stop so it may be normal. i depressed the brake, put the car in park, and shut it off. it was traced to the cvt transmission. The contact also stated the vehicle would suddenly begin to accelerate normally. this is clearly defective!!!! I eventually made it to the shop where the car was placed on a computer that said there were no codes coming up for the warning that came on. I think someone should put some presser on Ford for them to look into this matter. $21,990. it was decided to take the vehicle in to be looked at. The vehicle was repaired. *tr, Drove car home day before, seemed fine. ongoing problem since car was purchased new. the failure occurred intermittently at highway speeds. Copyright 2010 - 2023 Flatsix, LLC. stream 2005 Mercury Montego - Transmission or some kind of electronical issue? No other problem until I was at a stop light on way to destination. one caliper had locked up and destroyed the rotor and the other caliper has badly damaged the other rotor. the noise sounded like the calipers were not releasing. The reverse gear is unusable, as soon as you put it in reverse it shuts the car off. We don't sell/share your email. the car certainly has all the symptoms of the recall for that model and year i smell a rat do you? Killed engine, turned back on. upon testing, prior to pick up, the mechanic found that transmission to be a bad one. at first this would happen intermittently - approximately 2 to 3 times a month for a few seconds and then progressively got worse with time to total failure. automatic door locks inop, lights on interior gear shift go out. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. *EH, SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. went out next morning, car started fine, put into gear, car would not move. Getting Started - Prepare for the transmission fluid level check, 2. But they wont tell you unless you know to ask. 450 miles. the vehicle was not repaired. now i an finding that there are a lot of complaints like this for this particular year and model. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 2005 Mercury Montego Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated numerous times, would lose power and stall. that reason was based on fords inaccurate statement to odi that the backup lights were not an issue. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier 3.0L V6 Dealing with minor transmission fluid leaks Transmissions that leak fluid usually have never been flushed and the seal is finally leaking. *ak, Low beam headlights only project out about 2 or 3 car lengths. this is obviously a computer issue within the car,same system that is in Toyota's. kept in great condition but the transmission is giving same signs as reported many times on this thread. The check transmission light came on. 2023 BMW i7. the contact and the driver extinguished the fire. :] this fuse also controls the power seats, along with the outside mirrors. over the past several months have noticed alternate stalling or random accelerating however on saturday, as i was accelerating the vehicle suddenly stalled & refused to go over 1,000 rpms. the contact stated the vehicle would intermittently jerk when driving at any speed. A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2005 Mercury Montego. The car was in park but wouldn't start. transmission replaced in Feb. 05 and a valve replaced due to check engine warning The vehicle was not repaired. the car has 72000k on it and has had three major problems in the past couple of months. that cost me $736.83. obviously, the recall was performed improperly, if at all. On 10/30/11, drove car 2 miles to church and backed car into parking space along tree line. the rear driver's side door was bent over double with the liberty's license plate wedged in the middle. Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. Normally, transmission fluid is not lost and so unless you see clear external evidence of transmission fluid leakage, the fluid level will not have changed since the factory fill. this condition prevents me from using the vehicle as needed, to driver a few times a year from connecticut to north carolina and back to visit ailing family members. i have to drive not knowing if there is trouble with the lights on full time. *tr, My name is [xxx] and i am a former employee of the ford assembly plant that was in hazelwood missouri. 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Photos | WI - MILWAUKEE SOUTH - Repairable this year 2013 the same thing is happening. sometimes it will go to downshift, and just goes to neutral causing major issues when involved with traffic trying to get of the road. You are the second online answer that came up with the electronic throttle body! engine response was intermittent after this and then the "wrench" symbol showed up. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. why are all of these transmission going bad, and why are these vehicles accelerating by themselves? Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. *tr, After driving car 20 minutes and once the car engine heats up the transmission begins to buck and jerk while driving under 40 mph. i just got the car back today and it did it again! *NJ UPDATED, SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 05L25 OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR; TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR; TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TOT) SENSOR WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS TABLE. when the tow truck put the car on the flat bed, the car tried to roll off even though the car shift level was in park. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs needed to be replaced. The bulb is a dual filament bulb. /Subtype/Image (previously reported by this writer with less information). i then proceeded to call or who i thought was ford the manufacturer to see if they would stand behind their vehicle. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. This Service is not affiliated with the various automotive companies featured therein. Check engine light, check transmission light, check traction control light all came on. could not find details. facebook me [xxx] and let's get a plan. in addition, the vehicle jerked violently. of the 3500 miles, 2000 was on our trip. the contact felt that it took excessive force to apply the brakes. just this week the passenger side rear brake caliper had to be completely replaced. 8cyl Automatic. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier: 100k miles..trans axle..spark plugs I have a 2005 Mercury Montego Premier with a CVT transmission and 109k miles. i(;_uCC=05R`|xX3vBD The dealer was contacted who. this only happens when braking or increasing speed. I called Ford back and spoke to a supervisor and basically stated that they would not and will not over turn that decision. Saw the class action suit for these Ford cvt transmissions online, want to sign up for it as these transmissions are dangerous and defective, a well documented fact. Engine revs up, and car lurches, typically when: We own a 2005 mercury montego premier. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was a loud abnormal sound heard as all of the warning lamps illuminated and the vehicle stalled. and the key wasnt in the ignition.. the car was repaid to the tune of about $800.00. Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) 3.0/182. ,%*)Yh_~X |=iO_z1}Q K}W5kuOFUBYds\@ happens in both. Browse Honda Accord vehicles in Paramus, NJ for sale on Cars.com, with prices under $19,991. there were no warning indicators. /ColorSpace 4 0 R the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the throttle body was defective and recommended a fuel injection service. seat belt replaced in Jan 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO COOLING FAN WILL NOT TURN OFF NOT OVER HEATING . the failure recurred within three days. Car runs great for about 20 minutes then i get a surge in the engine, dash cluster goes dead, car jerks and i lose power randomly. the next day i called the dealership and explained the situation. *tr. 2005 Montego premier AWD CVT transmission or elec problem car had no there were no injuries and a police report was filed. *tr. the contact stated that the brakes made excessive noise, brakes were dragging, and there wa s brake dust. /TR/Identity the vehicle would continue to do this on occasion. this happens mainly while in the city, hasn't happened on highway yet thank goodness. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month. Transmission seems to slip and sputter while downshifting. jerking between gears and kicking back really hard. she stated that the throttle body failed which made the vehicle shut off in the middle of the highway. The right stop leak product can cure a lot 2005 Ford Five Hundred SEL 3.0L V6 See all videos for the 2005 Mercury Montego the throttle body sensor was not replaced. after taking the tire to be repaired, i was told the tire was un-repairable, and the tire had a manufacturer's defect according to my tire man. the manufacturer was notified. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES REAR BRAKE WEAR. also, brake pads will have to be replaced. my concern is that ford will not or wont stand behind their cars. diagnosis at the dealership was that the cluster panel was bad and was sending incorrect codes (p0462 & p2067) causing the check engine light to come on. *tr. While driving down the freeway at about 50 mph I went to accelerate and the transmission sputtered and then tried to downshift but instead locked up and caused the cars front tires to squeal and a rapid slow down. This became hazardous when I was trying to come out of a parking lot onto a busy street and the forward propulsion would hesitate closing the safe gap between oncoming cars and myself. clearly this is both a design failure and a safety issue that should addressed immediately. our 2005 montego, purchased new in jan. 2006 experienced excessive rear brake wear with less than 24k miles of normal driving. The failures recurred intermittently whenever the vehicle was warmed up. the current mileage is 21,700 and failure mileage was 21,000. there is something wrong with the transmission to start going out around 50000 miles. i was not offered any type of assistance in replacing my tires on my mercury montego that was barely 14 months old with around 23k miles on it. 552(b)(6). The vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 57,080. the failure mileage was 54,956. updated 11/13/09. the failures recurred intermittently whenever the vehicle was warmed up. ford offered no explanation other than brake wear is not covered by warranty after 12k miles. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to replaced. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. problem has been getting more frequent over the past year or so. the dealer replaced the mechatronics unit but the stalling continued. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. the vehicle had not been repaired. he finally had to get a total different transmission for the car. Sport SUVs are a class all of their own; these vehicles are meant for a fun drive through the woods and across the trail but not necessarily to Grandmas house! 1 week ago, I was sitting at a traffic light and my car revved up to approx. 3) the repair shop is still trying to determine the problem. the contact stated that the transmission failed. i really think that ford should initiatte a call back on these transmissions, but they said they will not initiate anything unless national higway traffic safetiy and administration itnitalizes the call back. *tr, Instrument panel lights all light up and all the dials drop to zero, traction control goes out which causes a huge safety issue in winter driving. when i started the car at this time, the cluster panel and a/c were working, the backup lights were off (except when in reverse) and the wrench light was now off. I would still look at the battery and see if the cables are corroded. the car has never been abused, been in an accident, and maintenance performed at or sooner than recommended. the car did this again on the way home. sometimes, during the same scenario, the car will shift momentarily into what seams to be neutral causing engine rpm to spike from 2,000 rpm up to 6,000 rpm. the owners of these vehicles needs to be notified that these parts are failing and that they need to be replaced. I bought a 2005 Mercury Montego because I fell in love with the car, and up until now, not only am I disappointed but very unsatisfied with my car and Ford auto company. Replacing a dirty air filter can improve gas mileage by up to 4%. DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. we have maintained our car very well during its short life. is listed as having been completed, yet the issue is still present. I recommend having a technician come inspect your vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) and clean the battery terminals and check voltages from the switch. this is a know problem to ford/mercury that the brakes are failing on ford 500s and mercury montegos. << i had the harness connector checked and no problems found.
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