Vehicle Recalls & Defects

2005 Mercury Monterey NHTSA Vehicle Recall Details

 
2005 Mercury Monterey Overview
Class:Minivans
Seating Capacity:7
Curb Weight:4434
Wheelbase:120.8
EPA city/hwy:17/23
Fuel Capacity:26
Drivetrain:Front Wheel Drive
NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06E056000
Make:MERCURYModel:MONTEREYYear:2005
Manufacturer:Ufi Filters Usa
NHTSA Campaing ID Number:06E056000Recall Date:06/13/2006
Component:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected:58640
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy:
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Notes:MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06V069000
Make:MERCURYModel:MONTEREYYear:2005
Manufacturer:Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaing ID Number:06V069000Recall Date:03/09/2006
Component:STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected:12728
Summary:
On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
Consequence:
In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
Remedy:
Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:MERCURY MONTEREY 06S42