Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Monterey are official communications between Mercury & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

STEERING

• TSB #18520

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014704

  STEERING WHEEL. *EH Read More »

• TSB #06218

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10020701

  ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB Read More »

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

• TSB #0712

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021217

  POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER. *KB Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #18246

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010741

  ACCELERATED REAR BRAKE WEAR. OASIS. *TT Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #042610

  Date Announced:

  DEC 31, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014279

  REAR BRAKE LINING ACCELERATED WEAR. *TT Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• TSB #052510

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019009

  ABS LIGHT ON AND DTCS C1175/C1236, C1165/C1235 - REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT Read More »

• TSB #05617

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017893

  TRACTION CONTROL LAMP - ABS LAMP - ABS SELF ACTIVATION WITH DTC C1288. *TT UPDATED 11/8/07. *NJ Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• TSB #18274

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013417

  TRACTION CONTROL ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMP. FLICKER FLASH ILLUMINATE. *EH Read More »

ENGINE (PWS)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

• TSB #0531

  Date Announced:

  FEB 21, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012947

  MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT Read More »

• TSB #071011

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021907

  ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #041512

  Date Announced:

  SEP 06, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011157

  4F50N TRANSAXLE NO 1-2 UPSHIFT AND DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE P0732. *TT Read More »

• TSB #17358

  Date Announced:

  AUG 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10008183

  GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

• TSB #042107

  Date Announced:

  DEC 13, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014086

  GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04217

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013369

  GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #05145

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016808

  ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC Read More »

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

• TSB #0598

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017552

  A BROKEN OUTER C/V JOINT ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2005. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #042510

  Date Announced:

  DEC 27, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014261

  POWER SLIDING DOORS AND POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER OPEN/CLOSE BUTTONS - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1999. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18335

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014604

  INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1130. *EH Read More »

• TSB #18340

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014607

  INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1262 AND OR U1135. *EH Read More »

• TSB #17277

  Date Announced:

  AUG 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10004921

  BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED ... Read More »

• TSB #051115

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016806

  DTCS P0760 AND P0763-4F50N TRANSAXLE-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 3/15/2005. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A SHORTED TRANSAXLE INTERNAL HARNESS, CAUSED BY A SHARP EDGE ON THE INSIDE OF THE SIDE COVER CASTING. *SC Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #04147

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017923

  SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

• TSB #041514

  Date Announced:

  AUG 09, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011159

  REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

• TSB #031501

  Date Announced:

  JUL 12, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10009321

  INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

• TSB #04189

  Date Announced:

  DEC 13, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014062

  REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

• TSB #04148

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10009328

  FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WHISTLE NOISE. *TT Read More »

AIR BAGS

• TSB #18834

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018071

  RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2296 - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

SEAT BELTS

• TSB #05310

  Date Announced:

  FEB 21, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012954

  SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

• TSB #042421

  Date Announced:

  JUN 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014138

  SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE

• TSB #042616

  Date Announced:

  DEC 31, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014310

  WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #04229

  Date Announced:

  NOV 15, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013404

  ACCESS DOOR WRAPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL SHROD. *EH Read More »

• TSB #15679

  Date Announced:

  AUG 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #636308

  SLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. *TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *TT Read More »

SEATS

• TSB #16-0069

  Date Announced:

  APR 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10183770

  For 2004-2007 Freestar or Monterey vehicles Safety Recall 13S01 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the sheet metal that supports the folding 3rd row seat latch strikers ... Read More »

• TSB #TSB160069

  Date Announced:

  APR 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10205034

  Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action Read More »

• TSB #TSB-14-0166

  Date Announced:

  SEP 09, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10058103

  FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. Read More »

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #TSB160069

  Date Announced:

  APR 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10205034

  Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action Read More »

• TSB #TSB-14-0144

  Date Announced:

  AUG 11, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056468

  FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. Read More »

• TSB #042117

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013390

  3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING. *EH Read More »

• TSB #18135

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011336

  3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING (STRAP USED FOR STOWING OR ACCESSING THE REAR SEAT). *TT Read More »

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

• TSB #05419

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017904

  FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04262

  Date Announced:

  MAR 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014671

  FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #TSB-14-0166

  Date Announced:

  SEP 09, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10058103

  FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #18448

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014636

  INABILITY TO PLAY HOME MADE CD ON SINGLE CD AUDIO SYSTEM WITHOUT MP3 CAPABILITY. *EH Read More »

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

• TSB #TSB-14-0166

  Date Announced:

  SEP 09, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10058103

  FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-14-0144

  Date Announced:

  AUG 11, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056468

  FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. Read More »

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #19004

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019067

  REAR CLIMATE CONTROL NOISES - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »