*tr. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. i contacted ford in dearborn, michigan a few times and only got the response - sorry there is nothing we can do because there is no recalls - i feel like screaming that with a transmission that would make you feel like you are riding a bucking bronco and then it would shift to another grear and then just idle in the middle of the street and you would think great it's going to just stop and someone is going to run into the back of me and worst the side of the car - if that isn't a safety issue i don't know what is - please check into this go online and check the complaints -also, the car only has 61,000 miles on it and that is the complaints from others online. i am concerned that the additional recall listed (nhtsa campaign number: 05v515000) may not have been performed properly as well, as both recalls were (supposedly) fixed at the same location. moreover. Also the car wouldn't start. It's been 1 month since this all started and still no answers or car to drive!! the car was driven approximately 2 miles when once again the transmission failed to engage and a loss of power was experienced. i have to drive not knowing if there is trouble with the lights on full time. Isn't efficiency great? the vehicle was not repaired. keeps going into "failsafe engine mode" and the wrench light comes on but only for a few moments, then runs normally again after restarting. It had to do with some linkage that runs underneath the battery box. i saw this lawsuit and every single thing listed about the cvt transmissions has happened and is still happening to my 2005 montego. Car remained parked for about 30 minutes and a second attempt was made. Expert 101 Answers The car is in limp home mode, it runs at that speed to limit the amount of damage that can occur within the engine due to a failing or faulty part. my car would not go into forward or reverse. when the contact attempted to close the driver's door, the latching mechanism did not engage. i(;_uCC=05R`|xX3vBD 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. the failure and current mileage were 21000 miles. i don't know why they have not had a recall on the transmissions since there are hundreds of complaints on the internet with this same exact problem. my concern is that ford will not or wont stand behind their cars. i called ford back and spoke to a supervisor and basically stated that they would not and will not over turn that decision. kept in great condition but the transmission is giving same signs as reported many times on this thread. About 6 months ago all the dash indicators turned on. My car dies all the time. the contact stated that the brakes made excessive noise, brakes were dragging, and there wa s brake dust. I have been trying to contact allan mullany, and benny fowler but have had no success. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. car was taken to the transmission shop where it was found this time to have an internal transmission problem, said the cv axel assembly would be warranty, but it would be approx $4,000 to replace the transmission with a rebuilt one. I have owned it for 5000 miles. When I come across this Hi there. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,487. I went to get it from the tranmission place to take it back to my mechanic so he can explore the possibility of the electronic throttle body. If the light turns solid or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. one caliper had locked up and destroyed the rotor and the other caliper has badly damaged the other rotor. i see countless people with this issue all the way back to when car was released and still no solution. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2006. 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. again engine begin to whine at high rate as if i was in neutral and had foot a gas. ford refused to assume any of the cost for replacement. when driving our 2005 montego all of the dash instruments and gauges will go out, and you loose some power, the rear lights go on. the failure mileage was 109,000. << the threading on the power screw seem fine but the pin that it feeds through on the other end looks mangled (see pictures). 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. killed engine and was able to proceed to destination without problem. haven't been able to have the light on long enough to get diagnostics done. seat belt replaced in jan Dealership did diagnostic, found throttle body bad. The failure occurred intermittently at highway speeds. they indicated an intermittent high voltage in the ect circuit. no other problem until i was at a stop light on way to destination. My 2005 Mercury Montego shuts off while going down the road. Read on to transmission fluid inspection and service, Hello so I replaced the engine on my 2005 ford excape and when it was all put back together the clutch didn't work so I took it ap, Rear right turn signal/brake light not flashing properly, My battery light keeps coming on and radio went off and on then off completely then car lost power toyota avalon 2000. Research, browse, save, and share from 257 Accord models in Paramus, NJ. the contact also stated the vehicle would suddenly begin to accelerate normally. only passenger side plug is carbon build up driver side is clean change plug doing same thing. it is going to get people killed ! the vehicle was to be repaired. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. I have a 05 montego i brought used last year it wants to go by itself when u start to leave i almost hit a person while in drive thru last week this is scary does someone have to dye or get hurt before a recall was told it the throttle body sensor really expensive to fix and not sure which one theirs two im told. It was traced to the cvt transmission. the vehicle was taken to another mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed new brake pads. Unsubscribe any time. The average price of a 2005 Mercury Montego check engine light can vary depending on location. The contact owns 2005 Mercury Montego. the work was completed. the dealer reset the vehicle computer system and the vehicle returned to normal operation for a short period; however, the failure recurred. If you get the fault code you might be able to fix it yourself. this is dangerous and i quickly have to stomp on the brakes. car remained parked for about 30 minutes and a second attempt was made. the consumer stated the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road with no warning. i feel that my car has a manufacturing defect that is the reason i need a transmission and i also feel that $5,500 is a outrageous price to pay for a transmission for any vehicle. 3 months ago, i had to replace the vehicles transmission,because i was told by ford that they do not sell the tools or parts to replace anything in it, the whole transmission had to be replaced.approx. The engine was turned off and on until it reset itself. it only dies while driving. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. the vehicle was not repaired. /Length 160 The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine and transmission light illuminated and immediatetly after the vehicle stalled. 1wLr[(lWUSxuJ&qFO n4}-Cy!0% S@-."?,>\U$+. Locate OBD Port - Find the OBD port on your vehicle, 3. FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. started car and had no speedometer, odometer, tachometer, no cluster panel at all. i took the car back on tuesday april 5, 2011. while checking the car out, they found the part replaced for the cv axel was once again broken, which they replaced. My 2005 mercury montego shuts off while going down the road. 2023 BMW i7. 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. the next day i had it towed to paul creame ford to be checked. i have been trying to contact someone to help me in a terrible situation. the contact noticed that all of the instrument panel gauge readings decreased to zero and the check engine light illuminated. there was no warning that something was wrong. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 2005 Mercury Montego Premier Sedan $7,995 39,625 miles No accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only 6cyl Automatic Mac-D Motors (Chula Vista, CA) AWD/4WD Heated seats Leather Seats Upgraded. Note: When replacing the oil pressure/temperature sensor, the O-ring seal on the . Ford is aware of this problem and has chosen to clean rather then replace. $125,745. They say that numerous of there customer have the same problem with this model. Throttle will not work properly, won't let engine rev up. *tr. my mileage is 90,361. A police report was filed and pictures taken of the gear shift showing the car to be in park. [xxx] also said that i would be responsible of the rest. Car runs great for about 20 minutes then i get a surge in the engine, dash cluster goes dead, car jerks and i lose power randomly. Now I'm taking that to my local mechanic and starting there. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. the vehicle had not been repaired. she pulled over and turned the engine off and back on then it shut off on its own. gXcRz]Jz]I{]JhG5 fE3 fE2 gG4 eReQgWhH5 gE3 hG4 dQgE2 {^JdRfF2 gF4 cQhF4 gXhH4 gF2 {]K{^KhXbRz^JiH5 iG5 bQeRfF3 hWgF3 eRhG3 endstream 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. updated 07/30/08, Dt: the contact stated driver's side power window switch was replaced twice. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. *tr, Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. the failure mileage was 49,573. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the throttle body and transmission had to be replaced at her expense. Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle had not been repaired. *kb. let's get together and fight this one.. it's not fair!!!! 5 0 obj With careful driving I can minimize it but am not able to accelerate very well. you can turn it off but doesn't always reset and when it does the engine light stays on. dealership has told me to replace the transmission at my cost. then the service advisor called and stated that the transmission control module (tcm) was defective. the owners of these vehicles needs to be notified that these parts are failing and that they need to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. I have a 2005 Mercury Monrego Premier AWD w/ the CVT transmission. sometimes, during the same scenario, the car will shift momentarily into what seams to be neutral causing engine rpm to spike from 2,000 rpm up to 6,000 rpm. sine this form doesn't allow for multiple incidents, i have entered the most recent one. 5 seconds. i see too that ford pulled out the cvt transmissions on its new models for the sable (which was the montego) and taurus. Suite 331 The transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. the airbag light stays on, and the awd malfunction message displays in the information panel until i hit the reset button.