If you have a flashing check engine light, turn off the engine immediately to prevent potential motor damage. *ak, Rear bakes wearing out extremely fast. The contact stated while driving the vehicle was jerking badly causing him to pull to the side of the road. the contact stated >NxzdBhQi#* i am now told that the throttle body has gone bad. 00 to rebuild your transmission and Ford will only pay $3,500. " *js. Learn where your spare tire and jack are located before you need it on the side of the road. This Service is not affiliated with the various automotive companies featured therein. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. the noise usually occurred when traveling in reverse. Browse Honda Accord vehicles in Paramus, NJ for sale on Cars.com, with prices under $19,991. ford later issued tsb 06-6-2 with revision 06-17-2 both advising dealers that backup lights problem was an issue. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair, 2. Sudden acceleration while in cruise control mode 65 or above. The engine in your 2005 Mercury Montego should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. If your car is leaking a small amount of power steering fluid - see this video on how to fix the leak, The burnt out tail light: classic reason for a cop to pull you over - change yours now. seems to me it is more of an electrical the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated numerous times, would lose power and stall. ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) Warning. No accidents, 1 Owner, Corporate fleet vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were performed. resulting injuries were head contusion, concussion and badly bruised arm and back. *KB, GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. the failure recurred within three days. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. while driving 15 mph around a corner, the vehicle jerked and the check engine and fail safe mode warning lights illuminated. << the car has been taken wilson ford, fairmont, wv for repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. As I was entering onto the highway instead of accelerating the car decelerated and was losing power and RPM's went way too high then it should of. the mechanic believed this caused the transmission to jerk. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. It's not fair!!!! Adjustment of the linkage is a ten step process and also implicates the transmission range sensor adjustment. Car companies often use the same engines in different cars. Vehicle was started first thing in morning and driven approximately 25' when the transmission seemed to disengage and warning lights came on. To check the fluid level the same tool set is required and there is a rather complex procedure that is followed also using that small plug access through the larger drain plug. Dealership has told me to replace the transmission at my cost. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle began to jerk forward and decelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD. Recall #06v383000 latches/locks/linkages "as a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving." this would happen only if the engine was warm. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body and the alternator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not recalled. . from a safety perspective, is this a short in the system or is my airbag really malfunctioning? the car will randomly shut off when going down the road losing all power steering and power braking ability. >> Put in failsafe, has throttle but still runs rough, no codes Be the first to answer Mar 28, 2014 2005 Mercury Montego See all 2005 Mercury Montego Questions and the key wasnt in the ignition.. the car was repaid to the tune of about $800.00. the failure mileage was 150,000. Talked with Ford corporate stated dealership problem not theirs. *tr, 2005 mercury montego lunges forward and when in reverse also it stalls and shuts off repeatedly and have problems accelerating at times. Took in for service on 10/5/2011, and transmission was replaced. *TT UPDATE. /Type/XObject the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. 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). i had the car towed to a transmission shop where they checked and replaced the cv axel assembly and replaced the transmission fluid. i have not had it replaced at this time,because i hardly ever have passengers in the rear seat. last night, rear door was frozen shut due to water seepage. the vehicle was repaired. *jb, Purchased vehicle in jan.05 with careful driving i can minimize it but am not able to accelerate very well. 552(b)(6). i guess they figure if they hold out long enough, the vehicles will all die and go away and they wont have any obligations whatsoever. The manufacturer was not notified. While attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle began to accelerate and the traction control, check transmission, and failed safe mode warning lights illuminated. *TT, TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ONNO DTCS PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). the failure mileage was approximately 178,000 and the current mileage was approximately 179,000. Of the 3500 miles, 2000 was on our trip. i was able to move into a parking space and turn the car off which stopped the lurching movement. I have a 2005 Mercury Monrego Premier AWD w/ the CVT transmission. Two transmissions were available: a 6-speed automatic or a CVT automatic. the car has never been abused, been in an accident, and maintenance performed at or sooner than recommended. .it is over a 600.00 repair..i googled and others have the same problem. could not find details. The mechanic believed this caused the transmission to jerk. Mercury Montego general Electrical System Problems 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO COOLING FAN WILL NOT TURN OFF NOT OVER HEATING . *tr. 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! following these two incidents with the vehicle i arranged to have the vehicle flat bedded to the local ford dealership where it was determined that the problem was a defective throttle body assembly the vehicle has 68,250 original miles on odometer. *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. On 10/30/11, drove car 2 miles to church and backed car into parking space along tree line. they later stated that the part was available and that they have exhausted all options to repair the vehicle. the contact noticed that the vehicle's stopping distance had increased when braking. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier Sedan $7,995 39,625 miles No accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only 6cyl Automatic Mac-D Motors (Chula Vista, CA) AWD/4WD Heated seats Leather Seats Upgraded. *tr, The car was purchased in may of 2011. august 2011, the transmission started to violently jerk and act as if it were in neutral. time to issue a recall and admit there is a real safety problem here? ongoing problem since car was purchased new. . The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unusual clicking noise and the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the valve body kit needed to be repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. /ColorSpace 4 0 R i bought the car used with 22000 miles and now it has 52000 miles. As he leaned to remove items from the trunk, Car rolled backwards and knocked him down, Luckily, car was stopped by tree limbs on ravine of tree line, as child rolled down ravine. he has musculoskeletal injuries and a broken finger, but anyone in the back seat would have been massacred and killed. 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. 2 no parts or repairs as the dealer ship will not replace the contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would get back with her. i took it in to be looked at in april of 2012. the alternator was replaced, due to what we thought was a bad battery. there was on or about 3500 miles on vehicle since time of cleaning to repair. ford offered no explanation other than brake wear is not covered by warranty after 12k miles. See all videos for the 2005 Mercury Montego. << per ford repair shops, the only remedy is full replacement of instrument cluster. the reverse gear is unusable, as soon as you put it in reverse it shuts the car off. Also the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was engaged. endobj Ford, what do you think" time to issue a recall and admit there is a real safety problem here" be fair and help consumers remedy the transmission problems they are having with their 2005 Montego's before someone gets killed! i have gone on message boards and found numerous complaints of the brakes, calipers, and rotors failing. while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into failsafe engine mode. therefore, i have lived with the condition since then. One filament is for tail lights and the other for brake lights. 2005 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer: Which One Should I Buy? facebook me [xxx] and let's get a plan. both times the car was not running. let's get together and fight this one.. it's not fair!!!! Purchased car on 10/3/2011 from drivetime motors. *tr. July 2012 the car went into fail engine safe mode, the codes pointing to the throttle body. If you get the fault code you might be able to fix it yourself. Read on to transmission fluid inspection and service, Hello so I replaced the engine on my 2005 ford excape and when it was all put back together the clutch didn't work so I took it ap, Rear right turn signal/brake light not flashing properly, My battery light keeps coming on and radio went off and on then off completely then car lost power toyota avalon 2000. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 86,087. ford is aware of this problem and has chosen to clean rather then replace. Parked car at home after dropping daughter off in town car performed normally. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate and all the gauges malfunctioned. also the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was engaged. the contact stated that the brakes made excessive noise, brakes were dragging, and there wa s brake dust. *EH, SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. the contact and the driver extinguished the fire. Mercury montego 2005 instrument panel has been going on and off for two years. I called Ford back and spoke to a supervisor and basically stated that they would not and will not over turn that decision. *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. Suite 331 New bulbs are much brighter too. Kept in great condition but the transmission is giving same signs as reported many times on this thread. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. dealer service was consulted multiple times. They also slightly alter the styling and sell the same car by two different names (amongst other tricks to help offset development costs). I then checked the owners manual where it said it was for the throttle control, and transmission. started car and had no speedometer, odometer, tachometer, no cluster panel at all. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. i was leaving for vacation so they said it would be ok to drive to the airport and return and then bring back for repair. *tr, 2005 mercury montego awd rear differential failure, needing replacement. The car has been lurching forward and decelerating randomly. 25 Complaints: 2005 Mercury Montego Power Train Problems >> The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently jerk when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would get back with her. documented this complaint on first trip to dealer after buying car. the vehicle was not repaired. this is a ongoing issue and is very dangerous. this is a well known issue that ford needs to recall. The dealer and transmission shops are perplexed to the solution of the problem. /TR/Identity The video displayed may not look exactly like your car, but may be relevant enough for you to get a good idea how to do it. $125,745. 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I see too that Ford pulled out the cvt transmissions on its new models for the sable (which was the Montego) and taurus. that is until this morning when i was almost rear ended and run over by a semi because the transmission shifted into neutral while accelerating on the on-ramp to i 95. this condition is dangerous. The vehicle was not repaired. SOLVED: Fail safe engine mode light came on wile driving. - Fixya i see many others on the web have the same issues with their montego's. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. currently at 18,846 miles the grinding is extremely loud. killed engine, turned back on. 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 failure mileage was approximately 180,000. i consider this to be a serious safety issue. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. stream it also has a picture of a wrench and when the car dies it says fail safe mode. 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 wrench symbol light came on at this time. Is it OK to drive with a check engine light on? the car has 72000k on it and has had three major problems in the past couple of months. *TT, MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. the engine fail safe mode came on. talked with ford corporate stated dealership problem not theirs. 2. the car certainly has all the symptoms of the recall for that model and year i smell a rat do you? ]mC%SB%(]z;Oex(&'Ri_f(xb=}B U^M%n?Qq*^=>r43.y:tAZ]5!9:w# The check transmission light came on. The contact stated that the transmission failed. Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego.

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