Ford and Mercury automobiles share similar architecture and body designs. Mercury tries to establish its brand identity by appearing a bit more upscale. In the minivan segment, the Mercury Monterey tries to upstage its Ford Freestar sibling by offering a higher level of standard equipment and more options.
In the minivan market, the Monterey (along with the Freestar) offers the largest engine with its 4.2-liter, overhead-valve V6. Although it produces only 201 hp, its 242 pound-feet of torque makes it the most powerful in the field. With its new Class II towing package, the Monterey can haul up to 3,500 pounds. Reviewers found the engine and four-speed automatic transmission combination to be smooth and quiet with good passing power. However, reviewers also found that the Montereyâ??s body structure, unlike other vans in this class, transmits unpleasant vibrations on coarse and uneven pavement. Further, that handling was only competent with noticeable body lean and unexceptional stopping power. Standard equipment, however, does include a park-assist system that incorporates front and rear warnings as bumpers approach other objects.
The Monterey shares the same interior with the Freestar but uses more upscale materials. Yet, reviewers found that both models offer the same â??bar stoolâ? â??like captainâ??s chairs in the front and second rows, while the third row seats three small passengers for a total of seven passengers. Mercury upscales Ford by offering cooled and heated front seats in their Premier line. The second row can be flipped forward for easier access to the third row, which can fold into the floor. With various seat configurations, the ample cargo space can range from 31.5 cubic feet with all seats in place to 131 cubic feet with the third row folded and the second row removed. Yet, the Chrysler Town & Country has more cargo space.
Reviewers characterized the Monterey as practical and convenient, but not as refined as the best of the luxury minivans.
I have a 2005 Mercury Monterey with 4.2 I changed the coil pack, plugs, wires and it runs great other than a fast idle. When i start it it revs to about 2k. Give it gas it will drop to 1k rpm but does not go down any more. Is there something i need to do since i gave it a tune up?
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front, rear and third row head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual power sliding
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Parking sensors: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: dual power sliding
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent