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US recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Owner complaints (36)
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercury Montego (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 36).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | |
| Power train | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Mercury Montego.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2007 Mercury Montego 4-DR | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2007 Mercury Montego 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2007 Mercury Montego version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Montego AWD 3.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Montego FWD 3.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.