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[[Image:800px-2006_Mercury_Montego.jpg|right|250px|2006 Mercury Montego]]
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The '''Montego''' name (presumably derived from Montego Bay, Jamaica) was an intermediate vehicle in [[Mercury]]'s line. The name had first been used in 1967 on the Meteor Montego, the top trim level in Ford's Canada-only [[Ford Meteor|Meteor]].
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
| colspan=2 style="padding:0; background:#996; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" | [[Image:2006Montego.jpg|300px]]
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! colspan=2 | '''Mercury Montego'''
|-
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Mercury]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| aka
|
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| 2005-Present
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| Mid-Size
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 4-door Sedan
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| 200.7 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 74.5 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| 60.1 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 112.9 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| 3670 (FWD) <br> 3820 ([[AWD]])
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 6-speed Automatic <br> Continuously Variable Automatic ([[CVT]])
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 3.0 liter [[DOHC]] [[V6]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 203 [[hp]] @ 5750 RPM <br> 207 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Ford Five Hundred]] <br> [[Toyota Camry]] <br> [[Chrysler 300]] <br> [[Buick Lacrosse]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
|
|}
The 2005-Present '''Mercury Montego''' resurrects a classic nameplate from the Mercury division. The current sedan replaces the aging [[Mercury Sable]] sedan and wagon, and shares its basic body structure and powertrain with the [[Ford Five Hundred]] and previous generation [[Volvo S80]]. Available is a Haldex all-wheel-drive ([[AWD]]) system adapted from the [[Volvo XC90]] [[SUV]]. Ford designed the Montego and Five Hundred with ex-SUV owners in mind, creating chair-height seating to give the impression of a higher driving position, a feature many customers noted as a reason for purchasing an SUV. The Montego is assembled along with the Five Hundred in Ford's Chicago Illinois plant.


==1968==
The name ''Montego'' is presumably derived from Montego Bay, Jamaica.
 
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Mercury Montego Review]]'''.
 
===Recent Changes===
 
 
===Styles and Major Options===
The Montego is available in three trim levels, Base, Premiere and Premiere AWD. The noteable standard features of each model are listed below.
 
'''Base Standard Features'''<br>
* Split folding rear seat and folding front passenger seat
* AM/FM Single CD Stereo
* 6-way Power Driver's Seat
* Power Mirrors
* 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels
* Four-Wheel ABS
* Traction Control
* Heated Power Mirrors with Security Lighting
* Side Impact Airbags
* 1st and 2nd Row Canopy Airbags
* Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm
* HID Headlamps
* LED Taillamps
 
'''Premiere Standard Features'''<br>
''In addition to or in place of Base Standard Features''
* Leather Upholstery
* Heated Front Seats
* AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD Changer with MP3 Capability
* Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory
* Rear Center Armrest with Cupholders
* 8-way Power Driver's Seat
* 4-way Power Passenger's Seat with Manual Lumbar
* Cargo Net
* Universal Garage Door Opener
* 18" Machined Aluminum Wheels
 
'''Premiere AWD Standard Features''' are identical to Premiere FWD Standard Features.
 
'''Major Optional Features'''
* Navigation System (Not available in Alaska)
* Power Moonroof
* Reverse Sensing System
* 18" Chrome Aluminum Wheels
 
===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Mercury]] Montego can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/model-year?make=ME&modelid=508&year=2007 CarsDirect].
 
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=3>
'''Montego Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Base
</td>
<td>
Premiere
</td>
<td>
Premiere AWD
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$23,835
</td>
<td>
$27,385
</td>
<td>
$29,235
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$22,041
</td>
<td>
$25,237
</td>
<td>
$26,901
</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
 
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
'''Drivetrain'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
FWD
</td>
<td>
[[AWD]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
21/29
</td>
<td>
19/25
</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
===Reliability===
 
===Safety===
'''Standard Safety Features'''
* Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
* Driver and Front Passenger Side Airbags
* 1st and 2nd Row Curtain Airbags
* 4-wheel Disc Brakes with [[ABS]] and [[EBD]]
* Traction Control
 
The NHTSA has conducted crash tests of the 2007 Montego. Its full scores are available at [http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/Cars/3901.html safercar.gov].
 
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=6>
'''Rating (Stars)'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
Front
</td>
<td colspan=2>
Side
</td>
<td colspan=2>
Rollover
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td>
Driver
</td>
<td>
Passenger
</td>
<td>
Front Seat
</td>
<td>
Rear Seat
</td>
<td>
2WD
</td>
<td>
4WD
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc align=center>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td align=center>
-
</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
Although the test car lacked the now standard side airbags, the Montego earned 5 stars in both side impact categories. Rollover data for the AWD Montego is unavailable from the NHTSA. However, the mechanically identical Ford Five Hundred AWD earned 4 Stars on the rollover test.
 
===Photos===
<gallery>
Image:2007.mercury.montego.20089703-E.jpg|The standard folding front and rear seats give the cabin great versatility.
Image:2007.mercury.montego.clock.jpg|An analog clock adds distinction to the identical [[Ford Five Hundred|Five Hundred]] dashboard.
Image:2007.mercury.montego.dark.dash.2.jpg|The control layout is clean and trim panels are high quality.
Image:2007.mercury.montego.dark.dash.jpg|Although dark, the Montego interior is inviting and comfortable.
Image:2007.mercury.montego.instruments.jpg|Chrome ringed gauges are upscale, but they can create glare.
Image:2007MontegoFront.jpg|The clean, crisp lines of the Montego/[[Ford Five Hundred|Five Hundred]] twins are often compared to European designs.
Image:2007MontegoRear.jpg|The rear features brighter, longer lasting LED taillamps.
</gallery>
 
===Colors===
<div style="border-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); position: relative; padding-bottom: 0px;" >
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="145">'''Exterior Colors'''</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="145">Smokestone</td>
      <td bgcolor="#cbc8bf" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
     
      <td height="20" width="145">Dark Toreador Red</td>
      <td bgcolor="#481615" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1" bordercolor="#0000FF">
    <tr bordercolor="#FFFFFF">
      <td  width="145">Silver Birch</td>
      <td width="73"  bgcolor="#b1adaa">&nbsp;</td>
 
      <td  width="145">Norsea Blue</td>
      <td width="73"  bgcolor="#393e51">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="145">Light Ice Blue</td>
      <td bgcolor="#abbabf" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
 
      <td height="20" width="145">Driftwood Gray</td>
      <td bgcolor="#787775" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td  height="20" width="145">Black</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#0c0c0c" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
 
      <td  height="20" width="145">Vibrant White</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#f4f4f4" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
 
 
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="222">'''Two-Tone Colors'''</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="222">Silver Birch/Driftwood Gray</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#b1adaa" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#787775" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
<table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="222">Black/Driftwood Gray</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#0c0c0c" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#787775" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
<table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="222">Vibrant White/Smokestone</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#f4f4f4" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#cbc8bf" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
<table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="222">Vibrant White/Silver Birch</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#f4f4f4" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#b1adaa" width="34">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
 
 
<div style="border-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); position: relative; padding-bottom: 0px;" >
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="145">'''Interior Colors'''</td>
      <td bgcolor="#ffffff" width="73">'''Cloth'''</td>
      <td height="20" width="73">'''Leather'''</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1" bordercolor="#0000FF">
    <tr bordercolor="#FFFFFF">
      <td  width="145">Camel</td>
      <td width="73"  bgcolor="#ae9b8c">&nbsp;</td>
      <td width="73"  bgcolor="#d6c9b8">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td height="20" width="145">Dark Charcoal</td>
      <td bgcolor="#2f2f2f" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
      <td bgcolor="#565656" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1">
    <tr>
      <td  height="20" width="145">Medium Light Stone</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#b0aca9" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
      <td  bgcolor="#b7b3b0" width="73">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table border="1">
 
===Main Competitors===
* [[Buick Lacrosse]]
* [[Toyota Camry]]
* [[Chrysler 300]]
* [[Ford Five Hundred]]
 
==Hybrid Models==
 
 
==Unique Attributes==
 
==Resale Values==
 
==Criticisms==
 
==Current generation (2005-present)==
 
 
 
 
==Origins==
The Montego replaced the intermediate [[Mercury Comet]] in 1968 and was replaced by an upsized [[Mercury Cougar]] for the 1977 model year.  It was essentially a twin of the [[Ford Torino]].  The Cyclone was a high performance variant of the Montego through 1971.
The Montego replaced the intermediate [[Mercury Comet]] in 1968 and was replaced by an upsized [[Mercury Cougar]] for the 1977 model year.  It was essentially a twin of the [[Ford Torino]].  The Cyclone was a high performance variant of the Montego through 1971.


==2005==
==Worldwide==
Mercury again used the name for their 2005 version of the [[Ford Five Hundred]], which replaced the [[Mercury Sable]] in the brand's lineup, and wanted to compete with other new near-luxury sedans launched at the same time (e.g. [[Buick LaCrosse]], [[Chrysler 300]]). The new Montego includes an optional [[all-wheel drive]] system.  The car starts at the MSRP of US$25,000.
 
==Future Models==
The 2008 Montego will be equipped with Ford's new 3.5 liter [[V6]] engine developing an estimated 265 [[hp]] on regular unleaded gasoline.


{{Mercury}}
==Design quirks and oddities==
 
==Awards==
 
==References==
This page was constructed using content from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Montego Mercury Montego] Wikipedia article and these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mercury_Montego&action=history contributors].


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.mercuryvehicles.com/montego/ Official Mercury Montego Website]
* [http://www.mercuryvehicles.com/montego/ Official Mercury Montego Website]
* [http://www.MyFord500.com MyFord500] - The first Mercury Montego & Ford Five Hundred enthusiast web site
* [http://www.MyFord500.com MyFord500] - The first Mercury Montego & Ford Five Hundred enthusiast web site
*[http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2005/05/ProjectMX/index.php Mercury Montego Project Car and Technical Articles]
* [http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2005/05/ProjectMX/index.php Mercury Montego Project Car and Technical Articles]
 
 
 
This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Montego Mercury Montego], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mercury_Montego&action=history contributors].


{{Mercury}}
[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:Mercury vehicles|Montego]]
[[Category:Mercury vehicles|Montego]]

Revision as of 17:52, 24 January 2007

2006Montego.jpg
Mercury Montego
Mercury
aka
Production 2005-Present
Class Mid-Size
Body Style 4-door Sedan
Length 200.7 in.
Width 74.5 in.
Height 60.1 in.
Wheelbase 112.9 in.
Weight 3670 (FWD)
3820 (AWD)
Transmission 6-speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Engine 3.0 liter DOHC V6
Power 203 hp @ 5750 RPM
207 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
Similar Ford Five Hundred
Toyota Camry
Chrysler 300
Buick Lacrosse
Designer

The 2005-Present Mercury Montego resurrects a classic nameplate from the Mercury division. The current sedan replaces the aging Mercury Sable sedan and wagon, and shares its basic body structure and powertrain with the Ford Five Hundred and previous generation Volvo S80. Available is a Haldex all-wheel-drive (AWD) system adapted from the Volvo XC90 SUV. Ford designed the Montego and Five Hundred with ex-SUV owners in mind, creating chair-height seating to give the impression of a higher driving position, a feature many customers noted as a reason for purchasing an SUV. The Montego is assembled along with the Five Hundred in Ford's Chicago Illinois plant.

The name Montego is presumably derived from Montego Bay, Jamaica.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Mercury Montego Review.

Recent Changes

Styles and Major Options

The Montego is available in three trim levels, Base, Premiere and Premiere AWD. The noteable standard features of each model are listed below.

Base Standard Features

  • Split folding rear seat and folding front passenger seat
  • AM/FM Single CD Stereo
  • 6-way Power Driver's Seat
  • Power Mirrors
  • 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels
  • Four-Wheel ABS
  • Traction Control
  • Heated Power Mirrors with Security Lighting
  • Side Impact Airbags
  • 1st and 2nd Row Canopy Airbags
  • Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm
  • HID Headlamps
  • LED Taillamps

Premiere Standard Features
In addition to or in place of Base Standard Features

  • Leather Upholstery
  • Heated Front Seats
  • AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD Changer with MP3 Capability
  • Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory
  • Rear Center Armrest with Cupholders
  • 8-way Power Driver's Seat
  • 4-way Power Passenger's Seat with Manual Lumbar
  • Cargo Net
  • Universal Garage Door Opener
  • 18" Machined Aluminum Wheels

Premiere AWD Standard Features are identical to Premiere FWD Standard Features.

Major Optional Features

  • Navigation System (Not available in Alaska)
  • Power Moonroof
  • Reverse Sensing System
  • 18" Chrome Aluminum Wheels

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the Mercury Montego can be found at CarsDirect.

Montego Trims

Base

Premiere

Premiere AWD

MSRP

$23,835

$27,385

$29,235

Invoice

$22,041

$25,237

$26,901

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

MPG

21/29

19/25

Reliability

Safety

Standard Safety Features

  • Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
  • Driver and Front Passenger Side Airbags
  • 1st and 2nd Row Curtain Airbags
  • 4-wheel Disc Brakes with ABS and EBD
  • Traction Control

The NHTSA has conducted crash tests of the 2007 Montego. Its full scores are available at safercar.gov.

Rating (Stars)

Front

Side

Rollover

Driver

Passenger

Front Seat

Rear Seat

2WD

4WD

5

5

5

5

4

-

Although the test car lacked the now standard side airbags, the Montego earned 5 stars in both side impact categories. Rollover data for the AWD Montego is unavailable from the NHTSA. However, the mechanically identical Ford Five Hundred AWD earned 4 Stars on the rollover test.

Photos

  • The standard folding front and rear seats give the cabin great versatility.

  • An analog clock adds distinction to the identical Five Hundred dashboard.

  • The control layout is clean and trim panels are high quality.

  • Although dark, the Montego interior is inviting and comfortable.

  • Chrome ringed gauges are upscale, but they can create glare.

  • The clean, crisp lines of the Montego/Five Hundred twins are often compared to European designs.

  • The rear features brighter, longer lasting LED taillamps.

Colors

Exterior Colors
Smokestone   Dark Toreador Red  
Silver Birch   Norsea Blue  
Light Ice Blue   Driftwood Gray  
Black   Vibrant White  


Two-Tone Colors
Silver Birch/Driftwood Gray    
Black/Driftwood Gray    
Vibrant White/Smokestone    
Vibrant White/Silver Birch    


Interior Colors Cloth Leather
Camel    
Dark Charcoal    
Medium Light Stone    

Main Competitors

Hybrid Models

Unique Attributes

Resale Values

Criticisms

Current generation (2005-present)

Origins

The Montego replaced the intermediate Mercury Comet in 1968 and was replaced by an upsized Mercury Cougar for the 1977 model year. It was essentially a twin of the Ford Torino. The Cyclone was a high performance variant of the Montego through 1971.

Worldwide

Future Models

The 2008 Montego will be equipped with Ford's new 3.5 liter V6 engine developing an estimated 265 hp on regular unleaded gasoline.

Design quirks and oddities

Awards

References

This page was constructed using content from the Mercury Montego Wikipedia article and these contributors.

External links


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