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2007 Mercury MontegoRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 36 owner complaints for the 2007 Mercury Montego. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (12) and power train (9). The EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
19–21mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Jul 2011
Owner complaints
36
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
$2,950est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Fuel system

Free remedy

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Jul 13, 2011NHTSA 11V355000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

36 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2007 – Sep 2025
  1. Vehicle speed control12
  2. Power train9
  3. Electrical system6
  4. Engine2
  5. Fuel/propulsion system2
  6. Fuel system, gasoline2
  7. Service brakes, hydraulic2
  8. Exterior lighting1
  9. Seat belts1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Montego model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2005135
200685
200736
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Vehicle speed control

12 reports
“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 PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. THIS ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATION IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY LATELY. I CAN COUNT ON IT TO HAPPEN EVERY SINGLE TIME I HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS NOT. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED HUNDREDS OF TIMES. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS! IF I WERE SLOW TO REACT TO THE ACCELERATION, THE CAR WOULD DEFINITELY RUN OVER A PEDESTRIAN OR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE! LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM SAID THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY ISSUE LIKE THIS OCCURRING IN OTHER LIKE MODELS. PLEASE HELP! LAST NIGHT MY HUSBAND AND I WENT THROUGH A LOCAL RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND WHILE GOING THROUGH THE LINE, THE ENGINE SURGED 5 DIFFERENT TIMES! THESE ARE NOT SLIGHT LITTLE RPM BUMPS, THESE ARE FULL FLEDGED "THE CAR THINKS I AM MASHING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO OBTAIN SPEEDS OF LIKE 45 MPH" ACCELERATIONS! TODAY I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 35…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 3, 2019Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11229344

Power train

9 reports
“I GOT MY 2007 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER FROM MY MOM, WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM. AT THAT TIME, THERE WAS ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT. AT 52,000 MILES, WHENEVER THE CAR WOULD BE PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, IT WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. OVER THE YEARS, THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND WORSE WHERE NOW WHEN PUTTING GREEN THE CAR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD TO THE POINT THAT I HAVE NO CONTROL OF HOW FAR IT WILL LUNGE. IT'S SO BAD THAT I WORRY THAT I MIGHT HIT SOMEONE WITH MY CAR JUST BACKING UP. NOW, AT 130,000, THE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO HAVE GOTTEN EVEN WORSE WHERE IT IS SLIPPING IN 2ND GEAR. YOU GIVE THE CAR GAS AND IT SEEMS TO JUST BE AT A STAND STILL, THEN A) OF A SUDDEN, THE WHOLE CAR JUST THROWS ITSELF, AND ANY PASSENGERS IN THE CAR, FORWARD AND JUST SHAKES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. I'M SURPRISED I HAVEN'T GOTTEN WHIPLASH FROM IT, BUT IT'S SO INTENSE WHEN IT SLIPS GEARS AND THEN GETS BACK INTO GEAR, THAT I WOULD COMPARE IT TO SOMEONE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND AT ABOUT 20 MPH.. THAT'S HOW ROUGH IT IS. THE NHTSA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THEY STATE THAT THEE AREN'T ENOUGH COMPLAINTS, BUT I KNOW THAT NOT TO BE TRUE. IF THEY PENT SOME TIME GOING ONLINE A HUGE NUMBER OF OWNERS OF…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 9, 2019Power trainODI 11166132

Electrical system

6 reports
“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was due to an electrical shortage in the taillight because of an accumulation of moisture inside the taillight assembly. The contact was informed that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2025Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11689717
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 6-spd · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Montego FWD
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
192621$2,950423
Montego AWD
Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.0 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
172319$3,300468
  • Montego FWD
    Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L
    19 city · 26 hwy · $2,950/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Montego AWD
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.0 L
    17 city · 23 hwy · $3,300/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Mercury Montego as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 2368Vehicle 2057
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2007 Montego questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Montego have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2007 Mercury Montego problems?

Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (12), power train (9), electrical system (6). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2007 Mercury Montego get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Mercury Montego at 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026