Mercury Montego 2006

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• Idle instability investigation # PE11018

  On november 29, 2012, ford motor company (ford) initiated customer satisfaction program 12n03 to extend warranty coverage terms for repair of engine idle rpm surge caused by throttle body deposits in all model year (my) 2005 through 2007 ford freestyle, five hundred and mercury montego vehicles.The program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle (all vehicles are eligible for the program through may 31, 2013, regardless of mileage).Dealers will repair vehicles exhibiting the condition by removing and cleaning the throttle body and reprogramming the pcm with software containing an updated idle speed control strategy.According to ford, some of the affected vehicles may experience momentary, intermittent engine idle rpm surge (idle flare) when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway.Unstable idle speed control (dips and flares) around the target engine speed (700 rpm) can occur in vehicles with deposit build-up in the throttle body when the system adjusts engine speed in response to changes in engine load, typically from power steering application or air-conditioner compressor cycling.Idle speed control logic is only active at vehicle speeds below 3.5 mph and when the accelerator pedal is not applied.Ford testing of a vehicle with a "worst case" throttle body measured a maximum idle flare of 1360 rpm lasting approximately 1 second, which ford indicated was consistent with system design to limit vehicle speed and acceleration in idle control mode.Ford indicated that the test vehicle was held in place with normal brake effort and that vehicle speed remained under 4 mph without the brake pedal applied.In addition to throttle body deposit accumulation, symptoms associated with the condition may include check engine lamp illumination and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0505, P0506 or P061B.Ford attributed the surge condition to changes in idle air flow resulting from the progressive buildup of deposits in the throttle body from normal positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system operation.This condition was not adequately compensated for in the original powertrain control module (pcm) calibration.Ford issued a technical service bulletin on august 15, 2011 (tsb 11-8-5), releasing an updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with cvt transmissions.On october 19, 2011, ford issued a second bulletin (tsb 11-10-21) superseding tsb 11-8-5 and including updated powertrain control calibration for vehicles with 6-speed transmissions.Prior to ford issuing the tsb’s, owner’s experiencing the alleged defect either received no repairs, if dealers could not duplicate the condition, or had the throttle body cleaned or replaced, which only provided temporary correction until the throttle deposit build-up returned.Ford’s revised powertrain calibrations appear to be effective remedies for the idle instability caused by build-up of throttle body deposits.However, even after the tsb’s were released, many owners experiencing the condition continued to have difficulty with proper diagnosis and repair as dealers were often either unable to duplicate the condition or were unfamiliar with the new repair procedures.Fords new program addresses those concerns.Nhtsas testing and complaint analysis indicate that the idle speed control issue in the subject vehicles can only occur at very low speeds, are very brief events, are easily controlled by moderate brake pedal forces and result in minor increases in vehicle speed even with no braking.This investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that a safety-related defect does not exist.For additional information regarding this investigation, see complete closing resume in the document file for pe11-018.
  

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My car goes into limp mode when the cruise is set and it approaches any incline.

My car goes into limp mode when the cruise is set and it approaches any incline.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. While driving with the cruise control activated, the contact depressed the brake pedal to slow down, but the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle felt as if the vehicle were accelerating. The contact stated that the vehicle was out of control. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over at 60-65 mph and quickly powered off the engine. While the vehicle was in neutral, the contact restarted the vehicle and it operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. While driving 34 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle was restarted, the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle's wiring was not installed correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.

While traveling down the road the lights went out in the car quit running at 60 miles per hour was almost rear-ended knocked up steering wheel ended up in the ditch. Had a new alternator put on twice a brand new battery had all the fuses checked everything redone 4 weeks later same thing all over again electrical problem with your car, this time being more alert of it i was able to pull over and save myself from another bad car accident there's a problem with your electrical in this car it's going to kill somebody it has cost me over $3,000 and now it's doing it again, huh complaints about this i am reporting it something needs to be done

... We own a mercury montego 2006 two wheel drive v6, first time we. Bought it from a used car dealership i took it home it drove fine at the time it had 80000 miles on it went to my daughter's at night was coming home all the bells and whistles of the car went off acted like it was possessed scared me to death i pulled over shut the car off back on and went down the road fine, when i got home and park the car the car started to accelerate headed right to our house, i put both my feet on the brake to stop car from moving forward threw it into park, there is definitely a problem with this car

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mercury montego. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and caused it to be rear ended by the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the collision. The contact sustained chest pains, but no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer for air bag failure determination. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

I have owned this car for 4 years. I still owe more than its worth. My 3rd transmission just went out this morning! Cvt transmissions are garbage. I was quoted 6000 for another used transmission. 4 transmissions in 4 years is insane!

My car has a issue with electronic throttle, i called and was told sorry your 189,000 is over 150,000 limit to be repaired. I haven't had the car for 3 years yet. This should be a recall vs a customer care issue. I drove to my son's on monday and car loss power a total of 14 times in a 2 hr drive. I was in heavy traffic. Seems to me ford cares more about their bottom line then their customers lives. I was almost hit several times. I have had it in the shop and the alternator replaced 3 times, with them thinking this is the issue one being replaced yesterday after the one before hand only been on their a little over a month. Come to find out ford knows about the issue with their electronic throttles on vehicles from 2002 and up to date. This is very bad business and i had purchased this car due to a accident i was in (no fault to my own) and i have a permanent disability of a messed up sciatic nerve. I was told no issue, boy was i lied to. This needs to be fixed and asap after i have spent so much in repairs already to find out that wasn't even the issue. Ford needs to step up before someone dies over the negligent of the electronic throttle. I would like to hear from ford on what they are going to do about my vehicle. Also the wrench light comes on the engine light when it goes into loss of power. When in traffic, it's hard to get off the road stately when your car looses power.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1889 [1] P1889
• P0106 [1] Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
• P0109 [1] Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Intermittent
• P0191 [1] Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P2068 [1] Fuel Level Sensor "B" Circuit High
• P0463 [1] Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input
• B1202 [1] Fuel Sender Circuit Open
• B2627 [1] B2627
• B2879 [1] B2879
• B2290 [1] B2290
• P0505 [1] Idle Control System Malfunction
• P0506 [1] Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected
• P061B [2] Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance
• P2106 [1] Throttle Actuator Control System - Forced Limited Power