🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mercury Model: Montego Model Years Covered: 2005, 2006, 2007 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Do-it-yourselfer, Experienced Mechanic Key Features Value Proposition: Inexpensive way to keep your vehicle working properly, Save Money $$$ Content Summary: Contains everything you will need to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore your car. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Engines Covered: All engines (specific displacements to be detailed in engine_specs) Models Covered: All models/trims of Mercury Montego Page Count Estimated Pages: > 3000 Manual Type Type: Complete Service Repair Manual Content Focus: Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader, WinZip Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux OS, iPhone, iPad, Android 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Overhaul and Rebuilding, Performance, Firing Orders, Serpentine Belt Routings, Timing Belt Service Brakes: Braking System Servicing Procedures, General Brake Servicing Suspension Steering: Front End and Alignment Procedures and Specifications, Suspension System Drivetrain: Transmission Removal and Installation, Transmission In-Car Servicing, U-Joint and CV-Joint Service Procedures Electrical Electronics: Wiring Diagrams, Computer Diagnostic Trouble Tree Charts, Trouble Codes, Computer Diagnostic Codes Body Chassis: Sunroof Service HVAC: Air Conditioning Service and Capacities Exhaust System: Repair and diagnostic information for the exhaust system, including catalytic converters and mufflers. Fuel System: Components such as fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel filter, and evaporative emission control (EVAP) system diagnostics. Steering System: Power steering system components, fluid specifications, and troubleshooting. Procedures Included Diagnostic Repair: All Diagnostic and Repair Procedures, Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Maintenance: Factory Maintenance Schedules and Charts, General Vehicle Maintenance Rebuilding Restoration: Rebuild, Refurbish, Restore Procedures Torque Specifications: Complete torque specifications for all critical fasteners throughout the vehicle. Vacuum Diagrams: Detailed vacuum routing diagrams for engine and emission control systems. Technical Depth Level Of Detail: Complete Disassembly, Step-by-Step Instructions, Detailed Illustrations, Diagrams, Wiring Schematics, Hundreds of Photos Scope: Every single detail on the car Illustrations Photos: Hundreds of illustrations and photos to visually guide repair processes. Diagnostic Tools: Procedures often refer to the use of diagnostic scan tools for accessing trouble codes and live data. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Quality: High Quality, Complete and Intact, Searchable, Bookmarked Searchability: Yes, the PDF is bookmarked and searchable, enabling quick access to information. Print Quality Print Capability: Printable pages, Zoomable Binding Type Delivery Method: Instant Download (Digital) Paper Type Storage Media Option: Can be burned to CD-ROM ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Options: The manual covers all engines for the 2005-2007 Mercury Montego. This typically includes the 3.0L Duratec V6 and the 3.5L Duratec V6, often in different states of tune or with specific cylinder count variations (though Montego was primarily V6). Performance Horsepower Torque: Specifications for horsepower and torque will be detailed for each specific engine variant covered in the manual. For reference, the 3.0L Duratec typically produced around 201-203 hp and the 3.5L Duratec around 255 hp. Firing Order: Specific firing order for the V6 engines (typically 1-4-2-5-3-6 for Duratec V6) will be clearly stated. Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Details on fuel injection systems, fuel pump specifications, and fuel pressure will be included. Cooling Lubrication Coolant Oil: Includes coolant capacity, type (e.g., Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant) and oil viscosity recommendations (e.g., SAE 5W-20 for many Duratec engines) and capacities. Ignition Exhaust Spark Plugs Emissions: Specifications for spark plug types, gap settings, ignition timing, and emissions control system diagnostics are provided. Timing Belt Chain Timing Components: Detailed procedures for timing belt replacement or timing chain servicing, including critical alignment marks and tensioner procedures. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: The Mercury Montego, across these model years, primarily utilized a front-wheel-drive (FWD) platform, typically mated to an automatic transmission. Optional All Wheel Drive: While FWD was standard, some models or configurations may have offered All-Wheel Drive (AWD) options, and the manual would cover these variations if applicable. Features Transmission Fluid: Detailed specifications for transmission fluid type (e.g., Mercon V) and capacity for various service procedures will be included. Transmission In Car Servicing Procedures: In-car servicing of the transmission, including adjustments and minor repairs. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase Length: The Mercury Montego was based on Ford's CD3 platform. Wheelbase typically around 112.4 inches. Overall length around 197.4 inches. Weights Curb Weight: Curb weights varied by model and equipment, generally in the range of 3,500 - 3,800 lbs. Interior Passenger Volume: Interior dimensions and passenger volume specifications will be detailed in the manual, contributing to the car's spaciousness. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA IIHS: The manual would contain information related to vehicle safety, though specific NHTSA/IIHS ratings for these exact model years would need to be cross-referenced externally. The platform generally aimed for good safety performance. Active Features Braking Systems: Details on ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), and potentially traction control systems. Passive Features Airbags: Information regarding the airbag system, including front, side, and potentially curtain airbags, and their...
Hundreds of illustrations and photos to visually guide repair processes.
Diagnostic Tools:
Procedures often refer to the use of diagnostic scan tools for accessing trouble codes and live data.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Quality:
High Quality, Complete and Intact, Searchable, Bookmarked
Searchability:
Yes, the PDF is bookmarked and searchable, enabling quick access to information.
Print Quality
Print Capability:
Printable pages, Zoomable
Binding Type
Delivery Method:
Instant Download (Digital)
Paper Type
Storage Media Option:
Can be burned to CD-ROM
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Options:
The manual covers all engines for the 2005-2007 Mercury Montego. This typically includes the 3.0L Duratec V6 and the 3.5L Duratec V6, often in different states of tune or with specific cylinder count variations (though Montego was primarily V6).
Performance
Horsepower Torque:
Specifications for horsepower and torque will be detailed for each specific engine variant covered in the manual. For reference, the 3.0L Duratec typically produced around 201-203 hp and the 3.5L Duratec around 255 hp.
Firing Order:
Specific firing order for the V6 engines (typically 1-4-2-5-3-6 for Duratec V6) will be clearly stated.
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Details on fuel injection systems, fuel pump specifications, and fuel pressure will be included.
Cooling Lubrication
Coolant Oil:
Includes coolant capacity, type (e.g., Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant) and oil viscosity recommendations (e.g., SAE 5W-20 for many Duratec engines) and capacities.
Ignition Exhaust
Spark Plugs Emissions:
Specifications for spark plug types, gap settings, ignition timing, and emissions control system diagnostics are provided.
Timing Belt Chain
Timing Components:
Detailed procedures for timing belt replacement or timing chain servicing, including critical alignment marks and tensioner procedures.
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
The Mercury Montego, across these model years, primarily utilized a front-wheel-drive (FWD) platform, typically mated to an automatic transmission.
Optional
All Wheel Drive:
While FWD was standard, some models or configurations may have offered All-Wheel Drive (AWD) options, and the manual would cover these variations if applicable.
Features
Transmission Fluid:
Detailed specifications for transmission fluid type (e.g., Mercon V) and capacity for various service procedures will be included.
Transmission In Car
Servicing Procedures:
In-car servicing of the transmission, including adjustments and minor repairs.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase Length:
The Mercury Montego was based on Ford's CD3 platform. Wheelbase typically around 112.4 inches. Overall length around 197.4 inches.
Weights
Curb Weight:
Curb weights varied by model and equipment, generally in the range of 3,500 - 3,800 lbs.
Interior
Passenger Volume:
Interior dimensions and passenger volume specifications will be detailed in the manual, contributing to the car's spaciousness.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA IIHS:
The manual would contain information related to vehicle safety, though specific NHTSA/IIHS ratings for these exact model years would need to be cross-referenced externally. The platform generally aimed for good safety performance.
Active Features
Braking Systems:
Details on ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), and potentially traction control systems.
Passive Features
Airbags:
Information regarding the airbag system, including front, side, and potentially curtain airbags, and their service procedures.
Electrical Safety
Wiring Schematics:
Comprehensive and detailed wiring diagrams for all vehicle electrical systems, crucial for diagnosing electrical faults.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio Systems:
Details on factory audio systems, speaker configurations, and potential upgrades or diagnostic procedures for the head unit.
Driver Assistance
Cruise Control:
Information on the operation and servicing of the cruise control system.
Tire Pressure Monitoring:
Information related to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) operation and reset procedures.
Connectivity
Diagnostics Ports:
Locations and uses of the OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics II) port for scanning trouble codes and accessing vehicle data.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Changes:
Recommended oil change intervals typically based on mileage or time, often around 5,000-7,500 miles or 6 months, using synthetic blend or full synthetic oil.
Major Service:
Detailed schedules for brake fluid changes, coolant flushes, transmission fluid service, and spark plug replacement at specific mileages (e.g., 100,000 miles for spark plugs on some Duratec engines).
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil:
SAE 5W-20 is a common recommendation for the Duratec engines. Specific API service classification (e.g., API SN or newer) will be detailed.
Coolant:
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1) is typically specified, often a 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Transmission Fluid:
Mercon V Automatic Transmission Fluid is the specified fluid for the automatic transmissions used in this vehicle.
Known Issues
Common Problems:
While specific common issues are best diagnosed using the manual's troubleshooting sections, potential areas for attention on this platform can include powertrain control module (PCM) issues, ABS sensor failures, and sometimes suspension component wear.
Filter Part Numbers
Oil Filter:
Specific part numbers for replacement oil filters will be provided (e.g., Motorcraft FL-820-S or equivalent).
Air Filter:
Specific part numbers for engine air filters and cabin air filters will be listed.
Tire Specifications
Tire Sizes:
Recommended tire sizes for different trim levels and configurations (e.g., P215/60R17, P225/50R18) will be detailed.
Wheel Specifications
Bolt Pattern:
Wheel bolt pattern information (typically 5x114.3mm or 5x4.5 inches) and wheel torque specifications.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Mercury Legacy:
Mercury was a division of Ford Motor Company, positioned as a mid-range brand. The Montego was reintroduced as a more upscale, Americanized version of the Mazda 6 platform, aimed at a comfortable and spacious sedan.
Model Evolution
Montego Generation:
The Mercury Montego model sold from 2005-2007 was part of Ford's CD3 platform, a significant departure from earlier models carrying the Montego nameplate. This generation was designed to compete in the mid-size sedan market.
Platform Sharing:
Built on the Ford CD3 platform, which it shared with models like the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, leveraging Mazda 6 underpinnings.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
The CD3 platform vehicles, including the Montego, were primarily manufactured by Ford in the United States.