no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2007 Mercury MontegoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercury Montego, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Mercury Montego has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Vehicle speed control
9Power train
6Electrical system
2Engine
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Suspension
1Fuel system, other
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Mercury Montego recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Montego year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Montego median. How we score
'70'72'73'74'75'76'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Mercury Montego safety ratings
2007 Mercury Montego 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Mercury Montego, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
- Idle instabilityNo recall
In owners' words
What Montego owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF MY CAR ACCELERATING WHILE IN A LOWER RPM SUCH AS AT A STOP LIGHT, DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND PARKING LOTS. ESPECIALLY INCREASED INSTANCES WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE CAR TO DIE COMPLETELY IN SOME CASES. I HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER SOMEWHERE IN ORDER TO…
TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED, VEHICLE LIGHTS ALL FLICKERED THE LOST POWER..ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, WAS ABLE TO COAST VEHICLE TO SHOULDER OF 35W, APPLY BRAKES AND STOP. TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. NO LIGHTS NO DASH LIGHTS..FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL ABLE TO GET 30 MPH UPHILL…
IN THE FALL OF 2012, I NOTICED THE ENGINE WOULD 'REV UP' WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND PUT IT IN GEAR CAUSING THE CAR TO 'LUNGE' IF I DIDN'T HAVE THE BRAKE FIRMLY DEPRESSED. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO COULDN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE. IT CONTINUED TO HAPPEN SO NOW I HOLD MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE…
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