The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
2006 Mercury Montego Service and Repair Manual
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The 2006 Mercury Montego Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.
Ideal for technicians and DIY owners, it supports everything from routine service to deeper mechanical and electrical work—including drivability, no-start, warning lights, overheating, brake and suspension issues, HVAC faults, and circuit testing.
Trims covered
- Luxury Sedan 4-Door
- Premier Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 3.0L 2968CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
What’s inside
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Why this manual matters
- Faster diagnostics with system-based troubleshooting and wiring diagrams
- Clear procedures and reference sections to reduce guesswork and rework
- Helpful for maintenance planning and verifying parts/specs before repairs
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2006 Mercury Montego Recalls & Complaints
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND MAY OCCUR, DUE TO DEPOSITS BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY, AT LOW SPEEDS, WHILE PARKING OR ENTERING DRIVEWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY ILLU
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM). *NJ
FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 FWD AND AWD FORD FIVE HUNDRED, FREESTYLE AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES - REAR BRAKE WEAR. ALSO HAVE AN OWNER'S LETTER. *NJ UPDATED 1/25/08.
TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING - NO DTC'S - MILEAGE OVER 20,000 MILES. *KB
MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB
REAR BRAKE DRAG, NOISE, DUST, AND/OR PREMATURE PAD WEAR. *KB
MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. *KB
Showing the 8 most recent of 23 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT SUDDENLY STOPPED AND CAUSED IT TO BE REAR ENDED BY THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE LOCATION OF IMPACT WAS THE FENDER
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN THE CAR QUIT RUNNING AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED KNOCKED UP STEERING WHEEL ENDED UP IN THE DITCH. HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR PUT ON TWICE
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN THE CAR QUIT RUNNING AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED KNOCKED UP STEERING WHEEL ENDED UP IN THE DITCH. HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR PUT ON TWICE
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN THE CAR QUIT RUNNING AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED KNOCKED UP STEERING WHEEL ENDED UP IN THE DITCH. HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR PUT ON TWICE
Showing the 5 most serious of 121 complaints filed with NHTSA.
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