while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into failsafe engine mode. based on this, it is likely there are thousands or more vehicles which have had this problem and for which owners had to pay over $700 to correct due to no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. now i an finding that there are a lot of complaints like this for this particular year and model. the fail safe light will come on and i have to coast to the side of the road. I would still look at the battery and see if the cables are corroded. Unsubscribe any time. i was told by the mechanic that i was lucky to get 33000 miles out of my car. came back a few hours later and gauges worked but check engine, transmission and charging systems lights were on. the vehicle would do this every time it was driven. the owners of these vehicles needs to be notified that these parts are failing and that they need to be replaced. Tire Pressure Warnin . nhtsa previously closed the original investigation due to no safety defect. *TT, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) NOISE DIAGNOSIS. Ford has a recall for the vehicle- 06s45 which are the exact symptoms i am currently having. ford has known of this problem for several years; however their last response to nhtsa odi was that the problem was intermittent. the wrench symbol light came on at this time. Vehicle was started first thing in morning and driven approximately 25' when the transmission seemed to disengage and warning lights came on. Avoid tickets and accidents with both working headlights! dealer service is offering to install ceramic brake pads. *tr, Drove car home day before, seemed fine. i was leaving for vacation so they said it would be ok to drive to the airport and return and then bring back for repair. he has taken his vehicle to the dealer fourteen times and have been unable to permanently repair the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failures recurred intermittently whenever the vehicle was warmed up. she believes there is a defect with the type of metal that is being used. 25 Complaints: 2005 Mercury Montego Power Train Problems 2005 Mercury Montego *ak. *tr. consumer states that the rear brakes were replaced after 16,000 miles, and the front brakes were replaced after 26,000 miles. that is until this morning when i was almost rear ended and run over by a semi because the transmission shifted into neutral while accelerating on the on-ramp to i 95. this condition is dangerous. 06/04/2015. 1 0 obj And the bucking and thumping when braking is severe. my part cost over 600.00 so it sets in the drive. this became hazardous when i was trying to come out of a parking lot onto a busy street and the forward propulsion would hesitate closing the safe gap between oncoming cars and myself. But will the whole tail light assembly from mercury grand marquis fit directly in my 2005 mercury Montego? I see many others on the web have the same issues with their Montego's. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. when the jack dropped it sounded like the power screw slid. costs, Optimize fleet uptime and compliance via mobile vehicle repairs, Partner with us to simplify and scale fleet maintenance, The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. 3500 rpm and pushed my car forward into traffic. One customer put 2 transmission in her Montego and experience the same problem over again. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the throttle body sensor. the vehicle was not repaired; however, it remained in the dealers possession. I then checked the owners manual where it said it was for the throttle control, and transmission. ford corporation said they it is against company policy to give any type of credit for this problem. they went out for a few minutes then came back on and stayed on. Photos for 2005 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER in WI - MILWAUKEE SOUTH. no diagnostic lights appear on the instrument cluster giving reason for the problem. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego premier. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES). one light remained on after ignition was off. How do you check and fill a transmission on a 2005 mercur - YourMechanic This car at 35 mph loses power and will not shift into a higher gear.i have found atsb08-24-1-.this dates back to november13,2008.the ford dealer has told me repeatdly that there is no problem and my car is fine.i asked if they knew of any problems and they stated no.when the car does this it just loses power and you have to slow down and accelerate very slow and hope the transmission engages. transverse front-engine/front- or all-wheel drive. /Filter[/FlateDecode] happens every time. Failure Date: 06/27/2013. very dangerous, cannot see far enough ahead to brake unless going very slowly. *lj Jerking between gears and kicking back really hard. the contact was advised not to bring the vehicle in. this condition prevents me from using the vehicle as needed, to driver a few times a year from connecticut to north carolina and back to visit ailing family members. sine this form doesn't allow for multiple incidents, i have entered the most recent one. All Rights Reserved. the dealer replaced the throttle body, but not the alternator. The failure mileage was 49,573. when the vehicle was started, the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to replaced. i believe a recall needs to be forced on the ford motor company for defective parts that are being installed on their vehicles. at first this would happen intermittently - approximately 2 to 3 times a month for a few seconds and then progressively got worse with time to total failure. If the turn signal (also known as a blinker or flasher) blinks rapidly or doesn't blink at all / stays stuck when engaged, this is your Montego's way of telling you that a turn signal bulb is burnt out. the current mileage is 19,000 and failure mileage was 5,000. the dealership told me that it might be the valve body witch is around 2000 dollars with parts and labor. the dealer was contacted who advised the contact to replace the transmission. could not find details. the vehicle was scheduled for repairs with an independent mechanic. Car companies often use the same engines in different cars. stream the service manager at bill utter ford in denton, tx said he has seen the same excessive wear pattern in as little as 20k miles on similar models. i commute 400 miles/week, and fear that this is a potential safety hazard that needs to be addressed and corrected. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the brake pads, rotors and stabilizer link needed to be replaced. Getting Started - Prepare for the transmission fluid level check, 2. the failure and current mileage was 160,000. updated 3/14/14*cn The Best in Auto Repair 2 recalls found for vehicles like yours. now, the vehicle will completely shut off while i am driving down the highway. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated numerous times, would lose power and stall. only passenger side plug is carbon build up driver side is clean change plug doing same thing. the noise sounded like the calipers were not releasing. I need to know how to check and fill my transmission on a 2005 mercury mountneer awd can't find the check fill plug can you steer me in the right direction and how to adjust the linkage on the transmission My car has 88500 miles. updated 01/21/10. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently with an increase in engine rpms to the maximum reading. 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As he leaned to remove items from the trunk, Car rolled backwards and knocked him down, Luckily, car was stopped by tree limbs on ravine of tree line, as child rolled down ravine. The vehicle had not been repaired. Think instead about going through the creek and through SUVs are great for playing out in the mud, taking kids and friends around to different places, as well as just running errands around town. but today i had to have my front driver side seat belt buckling assembly replaced as the whole thing ,covers fell off,and spring and tensioner failed to the point of not staying hooked together. also, brake pads will have to be replaced. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. 2005 Mercury Montego - Transmission or some kind of electronical issue? Car companies often use the same engines in different cars. See the Back button blue bar at the very top of the page to explore more. this is obviously a computer issue within the car,same system that is in Toyota's. the transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the entire electrical system malfunctioned and caused the rear brakes and instrument cluster to fail. Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) 3.0/182. *KB, GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. This light means there's an issue with your anti-lock brakes. by march 2012, the shuddering transmission and jerk was constant. The most common cause of carbon build up on the spark plugs is unburned fuel, also known as "running rich". facebook me [xxx] and let's get a plan. a few times 9 or so the car would buck a few times. therefore, i have lived with the condition since then. drivetime said they could not find anything wrong with the car, and wanted me to pick up and assume ownership. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine and transmission light illuminated and immediatetly after the vehicle stalled. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,487. please re-open. need advice as to problem and how to fix. 2005 Mercury Montego: cvt..check engine light..wrench..I drove home i picked up the car on friday april 8, 2011. i left the auto repair shop, drove approx 20 miles when i noticed the same problem starting. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission valve body was replaced. 2 days later the car went into fail engine safe mode again with the same codes with an estimate of $900. Why are these not being recalled like toyotas were? it would be a $700.00 plus cost to fix it. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle began to jerk forward and decelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. SOLVED: My passenger tail light went out on my 2005 - Fixya how i have been treated with this defect could be construed as criminal. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle began to jerk forward and decelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. *NJ, ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEEDS VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/2/2005. a mechanic cleaned the throttle body saying it might solve the problem. Again engine begin to whine at high rate as if I was in neutral and had foot a gas. (previously reported by this writer with less information). The most common cause of the problem is the oil pressure sending unit What you should do is spray the screw with some soapy water to see if you see any air bubbles indicating a leak. with so many people having the same problem i would think that ford would step up to the plate. today, driver's side door did not latch properly and opened while i was driving the vehicle. the car was not running, had no key in the ignition, and no one inside the car. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate and all the gauges malfunctioned. I noticed a lot of dust from the brakes especially on the rear, at 42,533, i had to replace the brakes and the rotors re-surfaced. let's get together and fight this one.. it's not fair!!!! About 6 months ago all the dash indicators turned on. Purchased car on 10/3/2011 from drivetime motors. 5 0 obj afraid i will hit someone or something when i pull out of a parking space. Drivers Drivers who are shopping around for a used Mercury vehicle may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body control unit failed and needed to be replaced. A mechanic cleaned the throttle body saying it might solve the problem. I recommend removing and replacing the bulb first, then see Hello. My 2005 mercury nontego has 62550 mi on car heard noise in transmission and took to dealership and it needs a new transmission after looking on line numerous poeple have had problems between 54,000 mi and 67000, mi , the transmission needed to be replaced i called ford corporation and they stated because there is no extended warranty on the vechile they can not do anything for me . Base price: $28,245. however, the problem recurred. this is a serious problem as it blocks out the entire size of a vehicle when going through intersections, narrow streets, alleys, and parking lots. The car was not running, had no key in the ignition, and no one inside the car. *tr, 2005 mercury montego awd rear differential failure, needing replacement. If DTC codes other than P1889 are present in the DEM, follow additional diagnostic routines and do not follow this TSB procedure. required replacement at 17k miles and at 12k miles. the work was completed. updated 04/01/14, As i was entering onto the highway instead of accelerating the car decelerated and was losing power and rpm's went way too high then it should of. i have lost power to transmission once, no forward or reverse. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). for example, a car approaching from the rear, upon seeing faulty backup lights on may swerve to avoid. 8cyl Automatic. it only dies while driving. replaced at ford dealer with part# 6f9z7461203bb [buckle assembly] to the toon of $250.08 pretty steep price. the consumer wants to know the result of his complaint. this has been a known problem with the 2005 mercury vehicles both in the cvt transmission and the 6-speed. The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Montego. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the throttle body and transmission had to be replaced at her expense. i then proceeded to call or who i thought was ford the manufacturer to see if they would stand behind their vehicle. am told that it is a bad throttle body and ford has known about it for years but is not doing anything about it. *tr, The check engine light came on. drivers behind me stay clear, thinking i am backing up. /ColorSpace 4 0 R The failure occurred intermittently at highway speeds. On 2/27/13 throttle was cleaned not replaced per Ford recall 12no3. after researching this incident there have been numerous reports of the same exact issue. based on this, odi closed file in 2007 for no safety issue based on ford response. i seen several complaints on the internet with the same problem. On the other hand, the car seams to accelerate normally while up shifting to speed although maybe the shifts are getting a bit harder than we were used to. If you do not see a leak then try and move the screw side to side to Hello, thank you for writing in. When it get hot it jerks,when you accelerate it wont take off and then it leap forward, when in low gear it really start jerking and then it stop it take a moment before it move. The dealer and transmission shops are perplexed to the solution of the problem. the manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was a loud abnormal sound heard as all of the warning lamps illuminated and the vehicle stalled. If you get the fault code you might be able to fix it yourself. the vehicle began to accelerate normally several seconds later. i do still have the old part. *tr, Montego cvt transmission sticks sometimes when you hit the gas,and sometimes go into safety mode took it to the dealer they said no codes where found .i think someone should put some presser on ford for them to look into this matter. Approx. ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) Warning. the transmission jerks and will not steadily accelerate at random times. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,487. i have radio , head lights , brake lights . the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred him to nhtsa. *TT UPDATE. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle began to jerk and knock and when she depressed the accelerator pedal, the speed would not increase. after the repairs, the failure persisted. I have owned it for 5000 miles. i called ford and they informed me they are no longer responsible for this. i'll tell you what happens a little child in northern maine asleep against the door suddenly falls out of the car at 55 miles an hour and gets run over by oncoming traffic! Complete Auto Transmissions for Mercury Montego - eBay ford will not help in any way even though i firmly believe this is a factory defect. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. :] happens in both. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would jerk abnormally. Purchased car on 10/3/2011 from DriveTime Motors. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. 2023 the failure mileage was 95,275. The failure mileage was 40,525. the rpms would not go above 1000. the throttle body was replaced and now the vehicle drives fine. of the 3500 miles, 2000 was on our trip. My personal belief it that it is some kind of sensor or electrical issue. my car would not go into forward or reverse. The average price of a 2005 Mercury Montego check engine light can vary depending on location. this has been an occasional problem for years - complaint was even made while car was still under its 3 year/36,000 mile warranty (nothing found). The transmission jerks and will not steadily accelerate at random times. 2013 GMC SavanaLS 3500 Passenger Van. *jb, The necessity to replace rear brakes on a 2005 mercury montego with only 19,749 miles. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 86,087. This car at 35 mph loses power and will not shift into a higher gear.I have found atsb08-24-1-.this dates back to november13,2008.the Ford dealer has told me repeatdly that there is no problem and my car is fine.I asked if they knew of any problems and they stated no.when the car does this it just loses power and you have to slow down and accelerate very slow and hope the transmission engages. It could come on for a variety of reasons, from a faulty speed sensor to low brake fluid to . the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. When the tow truck put the car on the flat bed, the car tried to roll off even though the car shift level was in park. The battery will also need to be load tested as a bad alternator can also cause the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) to fail.

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