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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Monterey, so we've included reviews for other years of the Monterey since its last redesign.
Transmission/egr headaches
famster, 06/16/2010
2004 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
My 04 monterey transmission went too, no warning! Cost $2000. 84,000 miles. Also having problems with engine light. Looks like egr valve. Cost about $350. Love the car, but the excessive repairs are bleeding me dry! With the transmission complaints abundant, why won't Ford do anything? From a large family of Ford owners, I may not purchase another due to lack of support of their owners and their own lack of accountability. How sad.
Great van- great price- love it
bsmith82, 12/05/2008
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Vehicle bought new- no warranty issues - runs very strong. everything still works as new some 4 + years later. Other vans were way too much money and this was a great value for sure. 3 kids, 14/12/9 and we have it loaded and can get 22 mpg at 65-70 mph all day long. City mpg is at best 18- but we have friends with an Odyssey who do no better and freinds with a Sienna who have had engine sludge problems and a door fell off of theirs. Oh yeah- affter 60K miles, we had to do rear brakes. Not bad in my book ! Overall I give this Merc a B+ / A-.
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Smooth ride with peppy engine
ME, 10/31/2010
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought the Monterey new and still have it! Replaced AC @ 50K. Replaced brakes @ 85K and now have 86K. Very smooth ride, good acceleration in traffic and extremely comfy on the road trips. Lots of room for people and cargo. Overall, very very pleased. Esp like the peppy engine in metro traffic. Easy to see out of and feel safe. Good sound! Handles well. Never broken down. Reliable.
More van for less price than others!
DadsretiredfromFord, 04/23/2006
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
First I drove the Nissan,Honda,Toyota,Chrysler, and Mazda minis. I Bought the Merc because A) My dad worked for Ford, and B) $14000 off sticker price! The vehicle is very sharp looking, inside and out, and there are tons of features included on the Luxury edition. For the same price I paid I would have got a base Sienna with none of the leather, heated seats, power doors, 6CD, trip computer, power pedals, memory power everything, etc. The engine is noisy, but once underway it's quiet. MPG so far is 17/21, not as good as my old Villager. Problems so far: replaced pwr window motor, vibration in 2 tires, alignment off, squeaking brakes. Overall a good deal considering the low price paid!
I want another one
aml5501, 08/06/2009
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was my first minivan and it will be my last. I love this minivan. Everything about it. It is luxury from top to bottom. I just wish it got better gas mileage. I haven't seen another out on the road, which I think is sad because I love it and I think everyone should have one. My kids love the automatic doors the most. I love dropping them off at school and just pushing a button to let them out. I just wish they still made them. I too would love a navigation system and a little more under the seat storage but other than that, it is perfect.