2006 Mercury Monterey
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mercury Monterey is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2006 Mercury Monterey at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2006 Mercury Monterey recalls 3
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER LIFTGATE MODULE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Fix: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2006 Mercury Monterey common problems
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Mercury Monterey MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2006 Mercury Monterey worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Mercury Monterey costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2006 Mercury Monterey trims & engines on record
2006 Mercury Monterey vehicles on record
Other Mercury Monterey model years
2006 Mercury Monterey — frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Mercury Monterey have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercury Monterey. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Monterey?
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, vehicle speed control, engine.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Mercury Monterey get?
The 2006 Mercury Monterey has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway).
How much is a 2006 Mercury Monterey worth?
Comparable 2006 Mercury Monterey listings run roughly $1,500–$5,200, typically around $3,300 (from 5 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.