1.8
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 91,491 miles
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My 2006 Mercury mmonterey started jumping while going down the road and making a noise when you press the gas. Mechanic said it was the tcc selenoid so we replaced it an that did not fix the issue so took it backto find the torque conveter is bad.
- Slocomb, AL, USA
My family was traveling on the I-65 South interstate and the van, 2006 Mercury Monterey, stop responding in the middle of fast traffic. It took me by total surprise. The engine was still running. So, I initially thought it had accidently went in neutral but that wasn't the case. I tried a lower gear with not luck. Not wanting to be stuck in the middle of the interstate I then turned on my hazard lights and frantically maneuvered the van to the side of the busy interstate road. Once on the side of the road my husband tried every gear and the van wasn't responding in any of them. We ended up getting it towed to our house. After we got home my husband started researching the problem because he had never heard of a vehicle stop responding like that without any warning signs. He said this has to be vehicle defect and looked up recalls for the van on the NHTSA.org website. There wasn't a recall for this issue but there were plenty of complaints about this exact safety issue. After doing more research we found that the 2004 model of this van had the same issue which Ford did do a recall for the torque converter. The Ford company needs to be immediately notified that this is also a big safety issue with the 2006 model. One the reasons my husband bought the vehicle was because it was built by Ford and he trusted their products. I hope Ford will take the complaint seriously and stand behind their product and get this safety issue with the torque converter on the Mercury Monterey 2006 vehicles resolved quickly.
- Calera, AL, USA
Our van was driving just fine and suddenly, with no warning at all, went into neutral, stopping in an intersection. The vehicle only has around 88000 miles on it. It was towed to the dealer, and the Lincoln dealer diagnosed that the torque converter had failed. I noticed Ford had already recalled all of the 2004 freestars and 2005 Montereys for this problem, but yet somehow my 2006 with a September 2005 build date was not part of the recall. So guess what? Ford knowingly left me in an unsafe vehicle, and now I'm responsible for the repair bill. Ford so very clearly knew about the problem and never corrected the problem by the time by vehicle was built. NHTSA needs to encourage Ford to recall all the 2006 and probably all the 2007S as well. Ford should be paying for my repair, not me.
- Livonia, MI, USA
Driving down the street...lost all forward movement. Everything was running, just no engament of transmission
- Kokomo, IN, USA
Takata inflators. Driving in traffic without warning vehicle just stops moving in heavy traffic.believe solenoid to drive tranny is faulty.
- Tacoma, WA, USA
I was driving down the road, just normal driving, posted speed or below, . had gas pedal down and suddenly the vehicle has no power. Had to push to the side. Can move gear shift, but car doesn't go into any direction, forward or backward.
- Rural Hall, NC, USA
Transmission problem its racing also the cruse control speed up more than it should my family and are not safe when going on a long road trip how would you feel having a break down in the middle of no where and on the high way because of the bad transmission you put in the vehicle please fix it please
- Orlando, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. 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. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power control module needed to be replaced, the transmission was contaminated with water and needed to be rebuilt, the fluid needed to be replaced and the wiper cowl needed to be removed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA action number PE10033 (vehicle speed control, power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
- Kenmore, NY, USA
Was driving down main street in monroe wis when car just went in to neutral and we just cost. Luckily had enough speed to get in a parking lot. Left 2 86 year olds and 1 92 year old sitting in the van at 10:30 at night luckily a relative could get us. Towed van to dealer was told torque converter had stripped the out put shaft splines that this was a recall on the year before.
- Round Lake Beach, IL, USA
I have already replaced the transmission on this vehicle and do not want to incur the expense replacing another. With no warning the vehicle acted as if it slipped or popped out of gear as I was going down a fairly busy street. I had lost all gears. I could move the shifter but no gears would engage. I had the vehicle towed to my residence then to the repair shop. Not sure how many complaints regarding this issue you need before notifying the manufacturer to declare a recall, but I'm sure the complaints written on this site represent a very small number of people that have or are having this very same issue as the 2004 and 2005 model year that for some reason did get a recall issued. It is time the 2006 models were included.
- Grandville, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse or park position without warning. As a result, the vehicle continued to drift forward. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
- Kunkletown, PA, USA
I was driving at 45 mph when the transmission jumped and lost all the gears. I was able to coast to the side of the road and shut off the van. I started it back up and was able to shift through all of the gears but would not move just rev the rpms. Had it towed to a transmission place and was advised there is a recall on this happening with the torque getting stripped. Contacted Ford to be advised it was not included for my VIN even though they are aware of this issue happening with other vans same year and make. Ford refuses to assist or cover this repair.
- Mayville, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 12V006000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. MA 10/2
- Miller Place , NY, USA
Vehicle making clanking noise when pressing gas pedal. Three different mechanics said it is in transmission and could involve the torque converter again.
- Concord, NC, USA
Crossing over busy road and when pressing gas pedal there was no power. All it did was rev the engine. Luckily I was able to glide to a side road and have the vehicle towed. Mechanic said it was the torque converter that was bad.
- Concord, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. There were no repairs completed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 68,056.
- Granville, IL, USA
Was at stop light went to pull off and it stopped and lost power at the light pulled over to the shoulder had it towed. The mechanic told me it was the torque converter issue that Ford recalled for the 2005 year Mercury Monterey but not for the 2006 year model. I called Ford and the told me they was sorry but there was nothing they can or could do for me.
- Saint Paul, MN, USA
My vehicle was inspected the same day the transmission went. My brother was driving it home from the (non-Ford) dealership, where he works. I had not had any transmission problems previously. This is what he sent me: "I made a left hand turn out of wawa into the center lane. There was no one coming so I gave it a little more throttle just to gain speed so I could get over into the actual lane. When I did this it almost felt like the trans went from grabbing to just "revving" with no power. I coasted it into giant's parking lot. Once stopped I tried all the gears and it would just rev up and not move." A few days later I had the van towed to a local mechanic. He then told me that "the pump went" and that I needed a new transmission. He also told me to check for recalls because it might have one and it would be fixed for free, instead of paying him tons of money (which I find admirable). With just a little research I found the recall on the 04 & 05's (NHTSA action number EA09016). I sent him the articles and links I found to ask if this was my problem, he said yes. This minivan is less than 8 years and has just under 80K miles on it (manufactured in 2/06 but not purchased until the end of April). It's not hard to figure out that I drive less than 10,000 miles per year. It shouldn't need a new transmission! my husband's Saturn has almost 200K on it and not needed any major work like this. I fully expected to keep this minivan around for a lot longer than this. It makes me really sad to think of her just sitting in a lot of other non-working jalopies! I was shocked to see lots of the same thing happening to others here on this website with the same vehicle. Please help us! recall this model year!!! thank you.
- Collegeville, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle attempted to stall. The contact shifted into park and then drive, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact also shifted into reverse but still no response. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who stated that the entire power train needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the power train replaced. The failure mileage was 66,000....updated 03/07/14 the torque converter was replaced. Updated 03/13/14
- New York, NY, USA
- Los Angeles, CA, USA