Overview & Reviews

The Montego is an all-new premium family sedan built on the Volvo S80 platform. Both front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available.

• Spacious cabin, huge trunk, smooth ride quality, available all-wheel drive, plenty of safety features.

• Mediocre engine performance, some low-grade interior materials, no stability control.

User Reviews:

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  2005 Montego - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Ted - April 15 - 11:53 pm

  Car has adequate power.Ride is very comfortable. Gas mileage is very good. Transmission shifts very smoothly. Adjustable pedals are a plus for short drivers. Air bags front,side and side curtain are great safety feature. Large rear view mirrors keep blind spots to a minimum. A fine car around town and on the road.

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  A Mercury? for all ages? - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By stevec81 - August 12 - 12:08 am

  I bought this as an used car while looking for a variety of mid-size sedans. While not initially on up for consideration, I was sold on it after driving it. While Mercury is generally associated as a car for "old people", I was pleasantly surprised by this. Although the Montego is also a full-size car with large trunk, the similarities with the Grand Marquis end right about there. Although not sporty or fast, the Montego drives light on its feet and feels well-connected to the road. While understated, it still looks like something special.

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  Traded Chrysler 300 for Montego AWD - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Rico - April 4 - 6:00 pm

  After 2 winters of Chrysler 300 RWD, I wanted an AWD vehicle. Liked the value of Mercury Montego. Added a spoiler and chrome trim on doors, side molding and trunk to spruce up the looks. I am very pleased overall with the car. Very comfortable.

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  Great Car - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Robert Claus - January 6 - 5:03 am

  The Montego is a great car for the money, it has all the options you want included in the price. The car handles great in town or on the highway. Gas mileage in the twenties . Power seat on passenger side is only two way. No key lock for the trunk. Side veiw mirrors are large, already have broke one. Visibility is great front and rear.

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  Love this car, but still just a Ford - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By nsoli - December 26 - 9:16 pm

  This is a car with really big value. I have the Luxury which has nice leather, wood and some brushed metal accents (plastic). Overall, very snazzy car, HID headlights, premium cd, etc. I cant even emphasize enough how roomy this car is inside. Was very happy. Downside - they used the old Taurus transmissions in a new car! What a scam! Only 200 hp, very low low-end torque. Build quality showed thru at the end of my lease. Rear drivers side door became water-logged from car wash, rear sway bars and bushings are shot. Power steering pump is shot, dealer insists theres nothing wrong, all Fords make that loud whining sound when turning a corner. And thats why Im buying a BMW next!

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  Noisy start - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Sandy - April 18 - 6:16 am

  I love my 05 Montego but it has a loud hesitant start. I just recently experienced another loud noise when steering left or backing up. I took it to the dealership and they told me the strut bearing on the drivers side needed complete replacement. I though this was a little unusual at 22,710 mi.

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  Delightful but underpowered - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By jjenny - March 4 - 11:20 am

  Loaded with nice touches: All steering wheel mounted controls lighted, exterior temp on dash, lighted clock remains operative with radio controls, interior rearview mirror magically dims following lights, ground lights from side mirrors, able to control duration of exit lights lag, keyless entry pad permits trunk and 4 door unlatch.

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  Great Car - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Jim - February 15 - 8:33 am

  I bought this car after the 2006 models had come out. The car is roomy, comfortable and has all the features I want. The dealer discounted the AWD with the CVT transmission. The transmission is very smooth but I only get 25 MPG on the highway and about 20 in town. My guess is that the MPG would be better without the AWD. Its a great car and Id buy another one. I like the name Montego much better than Sable. I had a 1992 Sable and it fell apart at 50,000 miles.

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  A great family car. - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By Fred S. - April 4 - 2:06 pm

  Replaced a Ford Windstar that was too large for the wife. She loves this vehicle. I now have my truck back.

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  thing to change - 2005 Mercury Montego
  By chief - November 6 - 1:30 pm

  car is fine, dealership outstanding,lot of room, not enough horsepower for cvt transmisson, light very good, out side antenna no good. car frame weak. noisy ride, center transmisson should be put back on steering column