I own a 2005 mercury montego fwd 6 speed. A couple months ago the transmission started jumping around, it seems like it would not go into to gear and when it does it will slam real hard. I bought the car used with 22000 miles and now it has 52000 miles. I've already replaced a motor mount because of the hard shifting. The dealership told me that it might be the valve body witch is around 2000 dollars with parts and labor. From what I have research about this car, it is a major issue and could get someone hurt. I purchased this vehicle for my wife and kids so it has not been mistreated. There is something wrong with the transmission to start going out around 50000 miles. From what I have read on the forums this is a problem and for the transmission to all of a sudden not want to shift right who's to say someone gets hit because they couldn't get out of the way in time. I have always owned a ford and this car is the worst. As soon as I save the money up just so they can even look at it we are out of a vehicle.
2005 Mercury Montego transmission complaints
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During driving speed, when I need to speed up to avoid being hit on the highway, the transmission hesitates then shifts so hard that the car shakes. Happens every time.
Transmission seems to slip and sputter while downshifting. Will not accelerate without slipping when heated up.
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.
My name is [xxx] and I am a former employee of the ford assembly plant that was in hazelwood missouri. I have been trying to contact someone to help me in a terrible situation. I bought a 2005 mercury montego because I fell in love with the car, and up until now, not only am I disappointed but very unsatisfied with my car and ford auto company. I was driving my car one night and it would not go forward, the more I press the accelerator the more it did not move. I had to pull over to the side of the road. My car would not go into forward or reverse. The next day I had it towed to paul creame ford to be checked. [xxx] called me back and told me that I need a complete transmission and it would cost $6,000.00, (before they even checked it out.) I then proceeded to call or who I thought was ford the manufacturer to see if they would stand behind their vehicle. Yes, I am over the manufacturer warranty but only by 1,763 miles, in other words I have 37,693 mile on my car. They contacted the dealership and the dealership contact me, and told me that would only pay part of it and that they would not know the price until they check the vehicle out. A few days had pass and the dealer called my and said, " it cost $5,500.00 to rebuild your transmission and ford will only pay $3,500." [xxx] also said that I would be responsible of the rest. I called ford back and spoke to a supervisor and basically stated that they would not and will not over turn that decision. I have been trying to contact [xxx] , and [xxx] but have had no success. I feel that my car has a manufacturing defect that is the reason I need a transmission and I also feel that $5,500 is a outrageous price to pay for a transmission for any vehicle. My concern is that ford will not or wont stand behind their cars. I need help in getting this matter resolved. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2005 mercury montego with just over 18, 000 miles suddenly went dead, while partially pulled out in traffic. It was traced to the CVT transmission. No harm occurred, but I am going to get rid of the car. I also noticed info on the internet with CVT problems. I see too that ford pulled out the CVT transmissions on its new models for the sable (which was the montego) and taurus. I had to pay just over $1900 on this repair--which I do not believe is fair, as it appears to be a defect with the CVT.
While driving down the freeway at about 50 MPH I went to accelerate and the transmission sputtered and then tried to downshift but instead locked up and caused the cars front tires to squeal and a rapid slow down. This failure occurs anytime I try to accelerate to pass a vehicle. With careful driving I can minimize it but am not able to accelerate very well. Dealership has told me to replace the transmission at my cost.
Purchased vehicle in jan.05 seat belt replaced in jan transmission replaced in feb. 05 and a valve replaced due to check engine warning fuel pump replaced in aug.05, now have trouble starting car
Abs brake failure, gas cap warning coming on and transmission failure all under normal driving conditions the car is 7 weeks old
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