15
recalls
The Mercury Montego has 15 recalls covering 2.71 million vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
15
Most for 1976: 4
Units affected
2.71M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
-50.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2007 to 2007
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4-DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 11.3% risk |
| 2007 | 4-DR W/SAB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 11.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercury Montego, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train87
- Vehicle speed control51
- Electrical system40
- Engine30
- Service brakes, hydraulic23
- Structure16
- Engine and engine cooling15
- Complaints
- 260
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 12
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercury Montego by component
- Fuel system, gasoline5 · 420K units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 538K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 472K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 2,488 units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 140K units
- Parking brake1 · 818 units
- Power train1 · 75K units
- Seat belts1 · 3,692 units
Mercury Montego recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2007 Mercury Montego recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2007 Mercury Montego. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercury Montego have?
15 recalls cover the Mercury Montego, for 2.71 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury Montego?
Power train: named in 87 of the 260 safety complaints about the Mercury Montego, then vehicle speed control (51). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.