AI Damage2006 Mercury Monterey: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Mercury Monterey filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 44
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 77% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 5% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 5% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 2% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 2% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 2% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 34 complaints (77% of all).
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (9% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (7% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (5% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (5% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 44 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
30-35 mph, when all of a sudden a high pitched squealing sound, occured and my vehicle would not accelerate forward anymore. I coasted into a parking lot, put the vehicle in park, and then shifted the car into r,d, and od and nothing engaged...
The contact stated that while going up an incline, the transmission stalled and the vehicle jumped. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated.
While exiting highway lost transmission. Taken to dealership for repair. Repair attempt did not solve problem. Was told it was torque converter.
While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/11/2017
Car stalled while driving down the highway. Mechanic says that the power train control module burned up. It appears that there have been other incidents in which this has happened
Upon removing the vehicle from the garage, we observed rust on the garage floor. After inspecting the underside of the vehicle and checking on websites to determine a possible fix to this issue, we discovered there had been a previous 2013 ford motor co recall #13s01 - corrosion of third row seat attachment (nhtsa…
I do not know the dates or mileages at the time, I'm sure it was over 36,000 miles or else I would have taken it into the dealer. Actually the first time I may have, and they probably said "your car didn't throw out a code" I've heard that many times...
While driving at an unknown speed, the traction control warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle decelerates, loses power steering and braking ability, and also stalls. The vehicle had to be restarted in order for it to operate normally.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,689 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Monterey has 91 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 44, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Monterey?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, service brakes, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 44. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (14%), warning lights, check engine (7%), loss of power / limp mode (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Mercury Monterey?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Mercury Monterey from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.