2007 Mercury Montego Consumer Discussions

Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego Maintenance & Repair

• Ford Five Hundred Limited 2007 Purchase Pending

  Written by: computerguru on Jan 12, 2010 5:34:09 PM

  Is this a good idea? Gosh, after having reviewed the 18 or so pages on the forum, it sounds like it may not. My dad is considering one - and will meet with the existing owner tomorrow morning, and will then proceed to his mechanic to have the vehicle inspected. The mileage is 38,000.00 and the private owner is asking $11,000.00. Is this a good deal? It seemed like most of ... Read More

• Re: Heated Seat not working [54brian]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Oct 12, 2009 9:10:21 AM

  TSB 09-4-8 03/09/09 INOPERATIVE HEATED SEAT(S) - BUILT BEFORE 12/14/2007 FORD: 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle 2008 Taurus X, Taurus MERCURY: 2005-2007 Montego 2008 Sable ISSUE Some 2005-2007 Freestyle, Five Hundred, Montego and 2008 Taurus, Sable and Taurus X vehicles built before 12/14/2007 may exhibit an inoperative heated seat(s). This concern may be caused by an intermittent open element in the heated seat mat. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct ... Read More

• Mercury Montego rear brake recall - need help

  Written by: palmsun on Dec 20, 2008 9:38:41 AM

  Bought car in May 2007. Now I'm finding my rear brake pads are shot - and I never received the recall notice from Ford regarding replacement & warranty extension. I have 29,000 miles and would like to know of any options I might have. I don't know why I never received the recall.....

• Re: Ford 500 Premature Rear Brake Pad Wear [jwry]

  Written by: llama436 on Nov 7, 2008 6:54:44 PM

  My pads on my Mercury Montego were replaced by the recall at 21000 miles in September 2007. Now its November 2008, I have 47000 miles and they say the pads and rotors need to be replaced! Some things not right. Anyone else had this problem? Ford says must be my driving! Also pads last only 18000 - 30000 miles today - I do not believe this. I never had a problem ... Read More

• Re: brakes [gemini6]

  Written by: times2 on Oct 22, 2007 5:10:30 AM

  Well - hopefully, this will be a one-shot deal, per the warranty replacement program. Seems like the factory rear brakes were stored in damp conditions, which caused the problem. I just had my done last week under warranty at about 33,000 miles. The rotors were OK, so they just turned them to clean them up and put the new pads on. Here's the warranty letter if you need it. EXTENDED COVERAGE ... Read More

Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego

• FYI - brakes.

  Written by: pnewby on Jul 5, 2007 6:11:56 AM

  EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle & Mercury Montego Vehicles - Rear Brake Wear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank M. Ligon Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 July 3, 2007 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 07N10 Certain 2005 through 2007 FWD & AWD Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle ... Read More

Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Price out the door

  Written by: imacreative on Jun 29, 2007 7:46:25 PM

  North Park Lincoln/Mercury, San Antonio, TX. 2007 Montego Premiere Alloy/gray leather interior with SIRIUS for 3 years free- no navigation. $23,700 out the door.

Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego

• Rear Brake Pads.

  Written by: pnewby on Mar 2, 2007 6:43:33 AM

  For anyone that doesn't see the posts on the Freestyle rear brake discussion, found the following- Just not exactly sure what the statement meant about the "Warranty" provision. Hope it isn't Ford trying to cheapen out. Printable View (51 KB) TSB 07-5-9 REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR Publication Date: February 28, 2007 FORD: 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle MERCURY: 2005-2007 Montego This article supersedes TSB 06-22-17 to update ... Read More

Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• incentives

  Written by: jimmymack1 on Jun 12, 2006 3:15:41 PM

  i'm looking at the 2006 mercury montego/ford 500. each dealer gives me different incentives; FORD; $1k-discount $1k - rebate free gas till 2007($1k master card) 0% finance free - every other oil change MERCURY; they said only the 1k rebate & the 0% fin. (this salesgirl was new) She also said they may not get the exact color i want,so with the 2008 coming out early 2007 , should i wait ... Read More

Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego

• CVT end in sight:

  Written by: buckwheat on Jul 31, 2006 9:55:25 AM

  From the last paragraph of 7/31/06 Automotive News: "Ford is dropping the continuously variable transmission offered in the Ford Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego at the end of the 2007 model year."

• Re: SE vs. SEL [luvmbooty] and Malibu Maxx

  Written by: fsmmcsi on Apr 24, 2006 7:17:43 PM

  Perhaps I can answer your questions, since I bought a Malibu Maxx instead of a Five Hundred, Montego, or Freestyle (I also considered the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Magnum, the Toyota Tacoma, and the Ford Explorer), and the Maxx replaced my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer). I prefer the looks of the Montego, especially the rear, but from the spy photos, the 2008 versions of all three of the Ford cars, and the ... Read More

• 2008 refresh?

  Written by: bxd on Mar 14, 2006 7:58:04 AM

  Latest I have read said mid 2007 refresh on the exterior only. Is that still correct? Will these be considered 2008 models? Also- I see where the 500 will head (more towards a Fusion front end, which is a great idea). But isn't the Montego already very in-line with the corporate Mercury look? I prefer the Montego and wonder how they will freshen it. Finally - I hope Ford starts offering ... Read More

• Five Hundred/Montego based Freestyle to be dropped for MY 2007

  Written by: johnclineii on Jul 18, 2005 4:25:15 AM

  A Mercury version was always planned for 2007. It's still coming out. But the Ford Freestyle based on the same platform as the Five Hundred/Montego is dropped after MY 2007. The name will continue, but it will not be the Five Hundred/Montego platform... The FreeSTAR will also be dropped shortly thereafter.. All this from this morning's Automotive News, (registration required to read...) See also: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102793

• Info leaks on Ford’s 35 Duratec

  Written by: buckwheat on May 15, 2005 6:41:44 PM

  May 13, 2005, 3:31 PM ET by Walter J Keegan Jr. http://www.autoblog.com/ In some ways this is great news. The 3.5-liter Duratec engine is ready for the CD3 sedans next year. The 2007 versions of the Lincoln Zephyr, Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion will all have the 3.5 as optional engines. Now here’s the bad news: If Ford continues with these dates, the D3 Chicago cars: Five Hundred, Montego and Freestlye ... Read More

• Re: Excellent and Disappointing [fsmmcsi]

  Written by: nedc2 on Nov 26, 2004 9:34:33 PM

  I agree with some of your complaints, especially the lack of stability control and a cabin air filter, I'd even settle for a high efficiency HEPA type filter in lieu of activated charcoal, and the safety package really should be standard equipment,still that won't deter me from getting one now, I've got a Montego on order. But, I'm perhaps a bit more understanding of why these features aren't available now, and ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: dave2222 on Aug 4, 2004 12:23:18 PM

  In regards to the Navigation System it'll proably come either in 2006 or 2007. The five hundred will be getting a exterior redesign to look more like the Ford 427 concept. The Ford fusion will be the first car to embody the 427 styling. The 3.5L will also be introduced next year as another engine option as well as different interior and exterior colors and other minor changes. The montego will ... Read More