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#BS-2007-MERMON-6A63

2007 Mercury Monterey

Based on reports from 12 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
9
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 12 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

timing chain oil leak

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

4 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 117K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
1
30–60K
3
60–90K
4
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (4 reports) • Median: 117K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain4 (33%)
Speed Control2 (17%)
Engine2 (17%)
Traction Control System1 (8%)
Fuel System1 (8%)
Electrical1 (8%)
Airbags1 (8%)

2007 Mercury Monterey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercury Monterey, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 117,215 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 117K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercury Monterey, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercury Monterey, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Traction Control System Issues

Traction Control System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercury Monterey, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to traction control system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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10
1
13
3
14
7
15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Mercury Monterey. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E056000Aug 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

13V081000Mar 2013

SEATS

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, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mercury Monterey is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2007 Mercury Monterey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

12

Class avg

269

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2007 Mercury Monterey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercury Monterey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Mercury Monterey is related to the drivetrain, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Mercury Monterey reliable?
The 2007 Mercury Monterey has 12 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Mercury Monterey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Mercury Monterey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Mercury Monterey has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercury Monterey problems start?
Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 117,215 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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