Mercury Montego FWD

20052007 · 5 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
21
Best
21

The Mercury Montego FWD has been tested by the EPA across 5 different configurations spanning model years 2005 through 2007. Over this period, the Montego FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2007
21
2006
21
2005
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Montego FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercury Montego FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mercury Mercury Montego (2005 on) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
95
Total Deaths
63

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.2%
Speeding Involved
21.1%
DUI Involved
14.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
17%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2022
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2021
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2020
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2018
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2017
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2016
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2015
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2014
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.55

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2007
1
2005
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory