Why my car makes so low mileage in town?
mercury montego 2006 too low mileage. 74K m iles- regular change of air and oil filter. Almost mint.
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2006 Mercury Montego Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Montego name appeared in the Mercury lineup from 1968 to 1976. Its reappearance last year reflects Ford's attempt to produce an SUV in a car's sheet metal. Ford's Five Hundred and Montego are both based on the platform Ford-owned Volvo designed for its S60, S80, V70, V80, and XC90 sedans, wagons, and SUV.
As a midsize sedan, the Montego looms large for its class: It's 4.1 inches longer than a Chrysler 300 and four-tenths of an inch wider, and only two-tenths of an inch shorter than the Mercury Monterey minivan. The Montego reflects this SUV thinking in its spacious interior design and high seating positions. Reviewers found the interior with its high seating positions - front and back - low dashtop, and tall windows provided excellent visibility. Mercury claims the massive 21.2-cubic-foot trunk can hold eight full-size golf bags.
Some have complained about the relatively low 203-horsepower output of the 3.0-liter V6 in a car that weighs 3,656 pounds in its lightest front-wheel-drive form. Yet, the power flows smoothly and quietly when coupled with either the wide-ratio, six-speed automatic or the computer-optimized CVT transmission. 0-60 on the front-wheel driver takes 7.9 seconds. One reviewer was dissatisfied by the performance of both transmissions, but for the most part other reviewers find them competent. A review-tested AWD Montego averaged 19.2 mpg in city/highway driving; Mercury recommends regular-grade fuel. Overall handling under normal driving conditions is competent, with excellent AWD traction.
Safety was a major engineering concern in the development of the Montego. Volvo designed its basic structure, and Ford added its Personal Safety System, which manages inflation rates for the dual-stage front airbags. As a result, the Montego has received five-star government crash test ratings and a best pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for frontal crash performance.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2006 Mercury Montego
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by Anonymous
Sep 26, 2013
Well so far this car is amazing. There is lots of room in side and its great on the road. I'm getting around 31 MPG This is a Premier edition and I guess I have everything including sun roof. I need to change my stock picture (show no sun roof). I had to have it service on the sway bars and mounts but the dealer corrected that. Overall its a nice quiet car.Sep 26, 2013
by Anonymous
Mar 27, 2013
I really like the syling of my Montego. I think it is the nicest car on the road. Even better looking than any other Ford product. I like the led tailights, thats why I bought the car. I found a 2006 Montego in Denver for $5400 with 96,000 miles and bought it. I bought it after looking around locally in the Hays KS area and not finding anything approaching what I have now. I will probably be exchanging the transmission fluid around 100,000 miles. I hear it is an expensive ordeal, we will see. I do like the car mechanically, the 3 liter engine is alright, not quite as stout as a 4.6 liter v8, but a good engine none the less. The interior is great and functional, everything works and fits fine, I do wish all the plastic was something else or at least cover with a fake velvet like my parents old '89 Continental. So far I like the car.Mar 27, 2013
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Why so low mileage?
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2006 Mercury Montego Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,130 to $29,430Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent