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Very reliable have lot of pros and cons
Abrahim Yousif, 11/25/2015
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
44 of 44 people found this review helpful
I own a 2005 Mercury Montego Premier FWD V6, I bought it in 2014 with 160K miles and as of today 11/25/15 I have 178,139 Miles on the odometer. I will talk about all good and bad stuff about the car, but first let me talk about good stuff and everything I'm mentioning comes from my personal experience with this car. I love the huge trunk size you can loaded with many many stuff, The car is a full size sedan which is very rare to find a sedan with the same size as this car now, a 6.1 guy can comfortably sit in any seat, for a 2005 car the interior looks nice and so classic,wish if they had auxiliary jack but it's missing it, Xenon lights and fog lights, visibility in this car is excellent and this is so critical, the tires are big enough to give you a good traction and ride quality of this car is something you will love, back up parking sensors are very helpful and one of my favorite features in this car, even I bought this car 9 years old with 160K miles but it has been a trouble free car as of today the only thing I ever changed is oil and I had to change one of the oxygen sensors which is not a big deal, the car takes me from 0-60 mph in 7 seconds. Now let me talk about the bad stuff, Brakes! yes brakes in this car are not as good as they should be in and they are really not good even though I changed the brakes they are still not good, the rear doors collects water if you wonder how! when it rains the water goes down inside the rear door and as I was told this is the way the car was designed, so when you drive in winter after rain you can hear the water when you stop the car or turn.
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2005 Montego Premier AWD CVT
Dave Croft, 04/12/2010
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
This is probably the last car I'll ever need to buy. I like everything about it. I've had dozens of cars and trucks before. This one's a keeper. It's comfortable and fun to drive. I've found the 3.0 liter to have plenty enough power for my needs and the gas mileage is amazing for this class of vehicle. Average 23-24 local driving and on a long trip using cruise control this thing jumps up to an average of 32-33 mpg. Since 2007 I've driven it 40,000 miles. I bought it with 23,000 on it for a total of 63,000 miles. It runs like new. The Montego is built like a tank, rugged. The AWD coupled with Traction control and the CVT transmission work together allow the car to walk over any ice or snow.
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Stan Dieckmann, 09/11/2015
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2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 in 2009, it had 48K miles and had been a one owner car. It now has 162,000 and I took it to a shop to go through it front to back, to let me know their thoughts on if I should keep it or sell it. I like the car SO much, I am going to spend about $3,000 on it to make it "new" again. I have searched and searched for a car that I would like equally well, both new and used, and I can't find it. My wife's 2013 Ford Edge has all the new techno gadgets that I don't have, and I wish I did have, but I can add that after market. The car is such a good car. I take it to Ford for every service at 5,000 miles, change the transmission oil at 50,000, and what a car! I can't think of any other car that I have looked at and researched that I am more willing to spend money on right now than the car I have. And I have the money and or credit to buy any car I want. Just so you know, I don't want a 7 Series BMW, I can't buy that, but I can buy a nice car. I like this car so much, I have looked at 2009's, both Ford and Mercury, to see if I could find the right one with low miles so I could stay with basically the same car, and I can't. So another $3,000 and many more miles...here I come.
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Most reliable car I have ever owned
Isha, 09/08/2015
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new and this car has been so reliable and never needed any major work just regular maintenance and nothing more.
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Still going strong at 202k miles
Fee Bee, 12/24/2015
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in 2007 with 12,000 miles. Aside from some minor engine repairs and maintenance, the car is going strong. I have the FWD version and it did great during a snow storm. One issue I do have is that when I switch the vent from upper to lower, I hear a noise as the hoses switch over. I'm now in the market for a new vehicle and find myself comparing everything to this car.
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2005 Mercury Montego AWD
Randy99, 06/23/2009
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I picked up my Mercury Montego AWD last March from a wholesaler in Florida. I read a few reviews from here and noticed folks really seemed to like the vehicle, and now I know why. I quickly found the car to be very suitable and probably the most room I've had for a medium size car for my 6' 5" body. I travel extensively on business trips and have already put on 15K miles in just these past few months. It handles just fine and has plenty enough power for my needs, although it is a bit sporty and some buyers might feel as though the car should fly for the way it looks. The gas mileage was the real surprise with trips getting 25 to 29 mph. One issue with the instrument gauges going off.
one of the best cars I have ever owned
clifford morse, 08/20/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The 2005 Mercury Montego has it all; style (inside and out), roomy interior, comfort, economy, safety, enormous trunk, handles well on the road, a pleasure to drive with its quiet ride and ease of handling, has power when needed. It is an all around GREAT car. I am proud to be an owner.
Dont believe all the hype about this car.
chrisg05, 08/25/2015
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
I normally dont write reviews butJust like the title says. Dont believe all the hype about this car. There is a reason why these cars did not sell well when new. You will see many of them with low miles for the year. Think twice before you buy. I am an actual owner for 4 years and just traded out of it yesterday. Pluses: Roomy comfortable ride. The trunk is huge and you can easily haul 3 adults in the rear of the car. The ride itself is very acceptable for a big American car. safety ratings are 5 star for the year excellent handling for a large car Negatives: Gas millage: Dont believe what you are told. Real world numbers are more like 17 in the city 25 on the highway. I did a 300 mile trip, all highway.. all at posted speeds of 65 to 70mph and got between 23-to 25 on the highway. Combined we were lucky to get 19mpg. Brakes: They just plain suck. Replaced the rear brakes (rotors, pads) twice on this car in 30K! Yes twice both times pads were down to the rivets. Yes the correct "modified" pads were used from ford the first time (lasted 14k) and the second time Raybestos pads were used. Both sets ceramic material. Sorry but that was unacceptable. Door seals: Rear doors collect water on the bottom of them due to poor design. The door is designed to let the water go through the window seal and out the bottom end of the door. The problem with this is when the door seal blocks the drain hole, water collects in the door. You dont know until you hear it as you open and close the door. This causes the door to rust from the inside out. If you see rust bubbles run. Also the seal, by the seat tends to come off the metal. The only fix is to get a new one at a higher cost. Air conditioning does not work properly. This is a common problem on the montego/five hundred/freestyle. There is a problem with the compressor that is used on these cars where when you idle you get warm air. Not fun in 90 degree humid weather. In there defense, when you run the engine above 1500 rpm the car blows out ice cold. Only fix so far from ford is a new compressor at the cost of 500 dollars. Engine stalling/stumbling when starting. Another common problem... was told to clean maf sensor and throttle body. 6 months later same issue. The engine itself is good and powerful once it is running right. Got really tired of that issue. Transmission clunks and hunts sometimes for gears. Cv axles at 56k. You may think I am being critical on this car... well yes I am. This is why foreign offerings are doing so well here.
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John Wiktor, 02/15/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Montego rides comfortably and quiet with a well designed interior and large trunk capacity. Much quieter ride than my previous Lincoln LS. Good visibility with its higher seat confiduration with ample room in the back. Very pleased with the vehicle.
Noisy start
Sandy, 06/22/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my 05 Montego but it has a loud hesitant start. I just recently experienced another loud noise when steering left or backing up. I took it to the dealership and they told me the strut bearing on the drivers side needed complete replacement. I though this was a little unusual at 22,710 mi.
A Mercury? for all ages?
stevec81, 06/19/2014
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this as an used car while looking for a variety of mid-size sedans. While not initially on up for consideration, I was sold on it after driving it. While Mercury is generally associated as a car for "old people", I was pleasantly surprised by this. Although the Montego is also a full-size car with large trunk, the similarities with the Grand Marquis end right about there. Although not sporty or fast, the Montego drives light on its feet and feels well-connected to the road. While understated, it still looks like something special.
Best car I ever had
Jean Clubine, 03/23/2009
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because a I wanted a larger car with front wheel drive. This is one of the few that had it besides GM. Bought it new with 200 miles on it. It is definitely the most trouble free and dependable car I have ever had. I previously had a Cadillac Deville and it has all the bells and whistles I had on the Cadillac. I got the Premier because I wanted the leather seats and then got other options, too. I had always wanted a Mercury but had never had one. I shouldn't have waited so long to get one.
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C. L. Marshall, 12/30/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Montego is well thought out, excellant vision all around, forward, backing, lots of storage compartments, ease of entry/exit, leg room for rear seating is supurb, better than Town Car, trunk space plus fold down seats provides great carrying capacity, pick- up is more than adequate, CVT is great in conjunction with traction control, AWD. Air intake below windshield is designed so that leaves and debris are not sucked in. Braking feels effortless and comfortable. Trunk hinges are designed so they don't intrude into trunk space. Near chair height seats are comfortable and provide good forward view. The designers of the vehicle were careful in covering most all details.
Montego
Linwood Farmer, 03/29/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
drives well. very comfortable. looks very nice. taillights can be seen from far away, good safety feature
You get what you pay for
nobigdl, 08/31/2010
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car seemed like a good deal, but after getting used to it I find many annoying items. Like the 2-zone air conditioning is really confusing and doesn't keep the settings when turned off. A/C has already needed major repair. At midday (high sun angle), the glare on the speedo is so bad you can't read it. Poor design foresight throughout. The information display is fairly useless and very confusing when trying to reset oil change interval. Dash board surface is bubbling. Light dash color glares horribly. Seat bottoms are too short and seats are too hard. Interior quality feels like a rental car. If you find dumb design annoying, don't buy this car.
New Montego
Dave, 07/26/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far I have been very pleased with this car. I have read many reviews about the "under-sized" engine being the Achilles heel of the vehicle. This is not an accurate statement. I have had no problems accelerating into highway traffic and certainly no problems accelerating IN highway traffic. Unless you are Mario Andretti or you are going for a new quarter mile record, the engine power is appropriate. This is the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in. The high seating helps prevent your forward view from being totally obstructed by SUVs and small trucks. The car is also very well equipped even at the entry level.
Love my Montego!!
Alyssa Czewski, 08/04/2015
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I absolutly love my car! Not only is it comfy but it's roomy too. My boyfriend is 6'1'' and sits comfortably in all the seats. When the car is running you can't even hear the engine (I've tried to start it twice). I bought my car used with a salvaged title since it was totaled once and it still runs great with the original computer and motor still in it. The interior and exterior are durable, I'm accident prone and it stands up against me. The trunk is soo big I never worry about having enough room in it or not. It drives extremly smooth down the road and around curves, it loves the highway and get up to 33mpg, about 21-23 in town. Long car rides are what this is made for, being comfortable in it hour after hour. I love that it tells me when the oil life is low and how many miles I have until E. Plus the self check it does tells you if anything is wrong from fluid levels to the trasmission. This car is PERFECT and I will drive it until it can't drive no more.
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Proof in the Pudding
Jim Wells, 09/15/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I finally got to take a 3000-mile drive through Wa, Idaho, Montana and Oregon with my 2005 Premier AWD. This is a great long-trip car in the Ford tradition. Comfort and 27-mpg over every type of rural and urban terrain with the CVT tranny. The Duratec V-6 performed more than adequately throughout the trip. It's a little slow at the get-go, but is fine at higher speeds, so don't be put off by hot rod auto magazine editors. A very civilized car with great content, quality and comfort for the money. Nothing so wrong with "modern maturity" as one reviewer wrote.
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Scott, 03/31/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
All in all i would say this a very good vehicle.Slightly underpowered but not sluggish at all.
It's too soon to tell, but so far ....
Leo Grachow, 01/16/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been driving the Montego for almost 4 weeks, and it has yet to disappoint. Although most automotive rags dissed the engine as too small (should be an "8") I have found that with the CVT (transmission), the car flows nicely in highway traffic, and couldn't be smoother in the city. No problems there! The only problem I have encountered to date is the "rain spotting"; for some reason, the windows do not release water droplets well, and it is necessary to squeegee them after a rainfall, especially the rear window (which could probably use a wiper). Overall safety impression is positive due to volvo platform and higher stance (to counter SUVs, etc.). I give an A+ overall.
Not all of us like SUV's
rizcpa, 06/01/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is absolutly wonderful in the snow. Have had nothing but good to say about it. Caught the gravel once and the car pulled right out of it. Worst snow of the year and drove right through it, the all wheel drive is great! Plenty of room in the back for my teenage boys, more room in the car and trunk than in most of the SUV's on the market. Sits a little higher than other cars but lower than a truck. The only problem I have is reaching over the window sill at the bank and the ATM's. Going to sell the 2005 and buy a new one. I haven't found another car on the market today that handles this well in the snow and rain, and the safety features are really comforting.
Solid car
StBonas1984, 10/15/2008
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car and I had the usual problems that most have mentioned. I replaced the front strut mounts (ext warranty) after about 35000 miles. The auto down window regulator broke and that was also covered by my extended warranty. I had the bubbles in the dash compartnemtn lid and the dealer popped a new one in it. The interior is wearing on the door handle and the shifterknow is peeling. Mileage is great and I am getting those mid twenties also. Ride is great and I love the large door. The only problem with this car is that Ford and Mercury never marketed this car correctly. My kids have trashed the bumpers and body panels with scratches and dings but what can you expect with teenagers.
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Margaret Fitzgerald, 05/17/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 9th car and I can say that it it truly the best I've ever owned. The amenities are great, it feels good and I look good in it. It is a joy to pull up in the gas station and someone asks about my car. All my cars have been Ford/Mercury, except for one drastic mistake I made when I was much younger. But since then been grown I stay in the Ford/Mercury line!
Mercuey Montego Engineering improvments
William Parris, 08/11/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
One of the best handling automobiles I have ever driven. The way this transmission and revolutions of the engine work together is really great. This gives you the horse power you need and keeps the engine RPM turning where your most HP is generated. You never feel or hear any shifing inside the car.
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chief, 04/20/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
car is fine, dealership outstanding,lot of room, not enough horsepower for cvt transmisson, light very good, out side antenna no good. car frame weak. noisy ride, center transmisson should be put back on steering column
Could Be Better!
Meo, 07/01/2009
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Negatives 1.Windshield glare from front dash area (have tan interior) 2.Perreille tires good for 24k thats it 3.Rear door panels hold water 4.Service Bulletin rear disc brakes 5.Transmission rough when cold 6 HID front head lights heat to intense for internal yellow turn signal materials 7.Paint quality could be upped a notch 8.Rear bumper needs top external flange so to not scratch the bumper when raising the trunk. 9.Side Mirrors too larger can block visability 10. AC Weak (car is black)
Looks good, but not so fast
jdesir, 10/15/2004
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am happy with it, but it is now my wife's car. The lack of get up and go after pushing the accelerator just wasn't worth it. I need more power than that, and with it coming with Pirelli Tires and 18" rims, I was deceived at first sight. The Montego is a nice vehicle to look at and is ultra roomy. I've never been in a Ford/Mercury vehicle with this many features for such a low price. The price was obviously put into the interior/exterior over the performance. I was told that the AWD model has even less torque. The wife, who doesn't mind the lack of power, enjoys it though, as will many that don't have a huge need for horsepowers.
Great family-business car
Mark Sell, 08/02/2007
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought our silver, 11,000-mile 2005 Montego Premier with full safety package and were delighted with its performance on 2k-mile trip. Power is adequate, if not inspiring, but handling is nimble and sure-footed and it makes a great road cruiser. It is comfortable, pleasant and a pleasure on the road - versatile enough for a family with teens, classy enough for clients. Fuel economy is fair at about 24 mpg. Our Lincoln-Mercury dealership is quite good. This is Calvinist luxury; it has the amenities of a luxury car, but interior feels more sturdy than buttery. In other words, it works on a dinner date, a client drive or a trip to the vet.
Fun to Drive or Fun to Cruise?
XXGMSMGXX89, 12/17/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Montego CVT AWD. It handles so great for a car of its size, and has awesome acceleration (obviously, not better than a Maxima or Avalon...). Last night, I was coming home from a party, and I had some fun on the highway. Let me just say, the CVT really has a great ratio spread and the engine, despite having only 203 hp, is pretty snappy above...60 mph. (ok, around 75 I floored it, and the tacho went up to 6700 rpm, and I went from 75 to 90 in around 2 seconds!) BTW I wasn't drunk, or anything. I just was in a great mood, and I wanted to drive fast. I can only hope the new Montego has more (it will,because of the 3.5 liter engine) driving pleasure
Lots of room...
Misti Doty, 09/16/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has loads of room and fits car seats well but the 6 speed automatic doesn't perform as expected. Also fuel economy is not on par for a 210 hp small V6 that moves the vehicle along brisk enough I guess...
Love this car
carnut, 07/13/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wanted the all wheel drive, but concerned about fuel mileage. This car exceeds all expectations on mileage so far. Car handles great and CVT is terrific. It seems a little slow from dead start, but it gets going pretty quick so I'm not sure what the complaints are about. If you're looking for neck snapping performance, this won't give it to you, but room, comfort, style and economy all together make this a great choice. Looks good in most of the available colors.
Mercury Montego is best in class...
Better Fords, 10/20/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm a long-time car enthusiast, reading everything automotive & owning too many cars. For the 1st time ever, I had to buy a car for comfort over sportiness. After 3 mo. of research & test drives, the Montego w/employee discount + $1000 won me over. The "underpowered" blather in reviews is off- base...horsepower ratings are over- emphasized. It's funny, too, that the new SAE methodology for rating HP (stricter w/independent observer req'd) dropped the Camry's base V-6 from 210 to 190 HP, a car often compared to the Montego. Honda didn't rate the Accord V-6, but their other engines that have been rated dropped. I'm getting high 20's for mpg, many compliments, & riding in comfort & style.
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satisfied customer, 08/16/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I continue to be impressed with the car overall. The fuel mileage has steadly increased from 21.8 during winter driving around town to as high as 24. Highway mileage is 26 to 31+. This mileage is accurate as I compute the mileage every fillup. The awd is fantastic. I drove through snow that was coming over the hood and never lost traction. The low end torque makes it possible to start off without spinning the tires on ice and heavy wet snow. The defrosting is great even with the heavy snow in very poor visibility. The stability and control is better than all the 4 wheel drive vehicles I have had in over 50 years of driving.
My New Car
Darlene Sutherlin, 06/27/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My first new car in awhile and I love it. To look at and to admire it (get a lot of compliments from friends and neighbors). Driving it is so much fun with excellent vision from the elevated seats, snappy performance and good gas mileage, feeling safe with good brakes and all the safety features Drove it all winter with AWD and regular tires, appreciated the auto climate control (especially since the car warmed up quickly) For a full size sedan, it handles more like a smaller car with a very roomy interior. Hopefully, my family and I will have many years to drive and to ride in it
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premier, 06/10/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
fun to drive, has plenty of power except when at a complete stop. like the reverse sensing
Excellent balance,fuel economy vs. power
John T., 09/17/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As a Professional Engineer with many years of automotive experience I find my 2005 Mercury Montego,Premier FWD, to be of excellent balance between fuel economy and performance. After 7600 miles of driving I averaged 28.5 mpg HWY and 20.2 mpg city. The inside space and trunk size is best in class, overall quality is excellent,as is the driving and handling performance. For those who complain about engine size and power, I suggest get yourself a sports car and disqualify yourself commenting on an excellent family car,which is very appropriate considering current gas prices !
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FH, 05/11/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles nice. Roomy interior with very comfortable seating. Very roomy in front & back seat. Large trunk at a nice height for putting in ad removing items. Car seems to have the best features of a car that sits tall like a van.
Ford man all the way.
Mike D., 08/09/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
1st of all, I traded an 04 F150. great truck needed something that didn't drink the gas as fast. I love the car, style, comfort, sound system everything about it. I purchased the all wheel drive Premere edition with that CVT transmition. Took the car on a ride over route 2 in Ma. it handled the mountain rd with no problems. For those of you who are thinking of buying the Montego or the Ford 500, GO FOR IT. Mike D.
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Lawrence, 06/19/2009
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have been totally satisfied with our Montego. Driving at 65 MPH on an interstate, we have gotten 31.5 MPG. At 70 MPH, it goes down to 27 MPG. City driving makes it go down to 25 MPG. The height of the seats make getting in and out of the car extremely easy. We are both tall, so the more than ample length seats are a plus. Like all Ford products, the car corners fantastically. The 5-star safety rating is yet another plus.
Another better idea from Ford L/M
j.o., 07/02/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What a fantastic car!! It is so comfortable and fun to drive. We had the spoiler, clear bra, window tint, Eclipse navagation system and locking gas cap added aftermarket. It is very sporty and has all the features that more expensive cars have. The CVT transmission is very smooth. We could have bought a more expensive car, but this car has it all for a great price. It handles very well on corners and excellent braking. We were going to get a Lincoln Zephyr in 2006, but the Montego has more room and AWD with almost Lincoln luxury. Ford kicks GM's butt with this and many other fine cars and trucks. Chrysler 300 is no match for this car either. Compare any sedan to top notch Montego.
They finally did it!
Don, 05/23/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is unbelievable! I'm 36 years old and NEVER in my life would have thought I'd own a Mercury, but this car converted me. I was shopping for an upscale sedan that was good-looking, fun to drive, well-built and could carry people in comfort. I looked at everything from Audi's and BMW's to Toyota's and Honda's, but NONE of them compared to this car. The Montego has European ride and handling with Japanese build quality! Sure its not as exciting on the outside as some of the others, but it is very elegant looking and the interior far surpasses them in style, quality, and comfort. I've driven nothing but imports for 15 years and I have to say, this is the best car I've ever owned.
Great Buy
Hppyintx, 05/29/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Mercury hit a huge win with this car.I have owned 6 Lincoln Mercury products and have given up on the imports for quality. The car is well appointed great performance and very luxurious as well. Gas mileage beats my company hybrid.
Great Car
R. Long, 07/30/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The ride is very comfortable. My wife and I like the way the adjustable seating works. We both like the looks of the interior and exterior of the car. I like the view one gets while driving. We only have 3000 miles driven, but we are very pleased with the car so far.
Comparison to Aviator
Mr. Heckmann, 03/23/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Main reason to switch from the Aviator was to get a high performance car that would get me more miles per gallon. Montego does just that from 10 mph to 21 mph city and 27 mph. Just the way one drives gets that. I did not want to give up many extras but are satisified with what the features have. The seating is quite comofortable and like the way the recliner is at best. Even my gas station asks me where I've been so this definitely was a solid decision I made when selecting the car, also a Ford man. The smoothness with which the car performs is impressive to me. Firm and glides beautifully on the roads. Like the structure and more important the safety devices attached to the car.
Still driving in 2024.
Practical But Picky , 02/06/2024
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new, regular maintenance, no major problems. Coolant and transmission fluid flush at 55k miles. Was primary car for 10 years, kept as wifes car while I got GMC and Lexus SUVs. Love the SUV-like seating position, roominess and good visibiliy, smooth comfortable ride, and huge trunk. Wish it accelerated as well as my 300hp SUVs, but not bad for normally aspirated 200hp.
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Too much money for Too little power!
Michael Schenker, 02/24/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a nice car but IT IS PAINFULLY underpowered. It's one thing if the Premier AWD model is under $25,000. It's another when it's close to or over $30,000 fully loaded. For that amount of coin, I should be getting a V-8 with close to 300 hp. Or at least a much more powerful V-6....maybe supercharged. Don't pay $28-30,000 for Premier AWD model. Realistically, it's worth the $24-26,000 range and supply will catchup with demand and resale value WILL plummet. The price won't go down on these but you will be able to get them cheaper with rebates in a few years.
Likin' it
StewartFan, 03/16/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded my Lincoln LS in for a roomier car and I got it! It's only 6" longer but has ever so much more room. I went for the Premier AWD because my Lincoln was soooo bad in snow. I got used to all the nice amenities though so I went for it in the Montego. I have not been disappointed and with the CVT transmission, I don't find any lack of power when I need it. So far, I think it's a great car for the money!
2005 Montego All Wheel Drive with CVT
Call me Satisfied, 05/06/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is really a nice car. Moved from a Linclon LS to this. The engine is a little underpowered but this is a very comfortable car to ride in and it has tons of room and lots of leg room. The interior is well appointed. I already have two door dings which may be caused by the increased height of the vehicle, but overall, it is well designed, very comfortable and attractive.
Our First Trip
Gene Roza, 05/20/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our quick trip from central California to eastern Arizona put the Montego on its first real test and it passed with flying colors. Cruising at 77 mph we were getting 29.8 mpg; the entire trip through deserts, mountains and cities (over 1600 miles) averaged 25.4. The comfort was more than expected. We have the AWD which proved great during a snow storm in Pinetop/Lakeside. We shopped around before making a decision and we believe so far this was the right decision. Anyone looking for a luxury (?) car without paying into the range of $40-55K should try the Montego. Try the AWD with the CVT transmission......highly recomended!!!!!
My opinion
dougontheboat, 12/29/2004
2005 Mercury Montego Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I think this car is a truck in disguise because it rides like one it has no powerto get on the highway. the interior is truck like.also a very hard ride not sporty just hard. (truck)Being the owner of a grand marque this car is not even close and cost more to me.