Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Montego.
This reference page presents the 1976 Mercury Montego alongside model complaint history that spans from 2004 to 2007. The recorded data highlights a sharp divergence in reported issues, with complaints bottoming out at 3 in 2004 and peaking at 135 in 2005. Consequently, the model sits within a reliability history characterized by significant volatility, indicating that researchers must weigh specific years differently when assessing the vehicle's record.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 215.7 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4251 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP ASSEMBLIES THAT MAY BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP ON EACH HEADLIGHT DOOR WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.