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2007 Mercury Montego

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Montego.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2007 Mercury Montego is a passenger car whose powertrain is lubricated by 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil and mated to an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, returning EPA fuel economy figures of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Within the model's 2004–2007 production run, the 2007 year logged 36 owner complaints — vehicle speed control leading the categories, with a single recall also on file — placing it well below the troublesome 2005 peak of 135 complaints. While still notably higher than the 2004 launch-year low of just three, this comparatively moderate total suggests the final years of the Montego had moved past the mid-cycle spike in reported issues, giving researchers a steadier endpoint in the nameplate's reliability arc.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 36R · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 36R · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215-60R17OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	108 cu ft
Cargo volume	21 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.1
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF
Transfer Case Fluid	75W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	1.9 pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	PTU: 36 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-4-2-5-3-6

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Less auxiliary climate control, 1.81. With auxiliary climate control, 2.38. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	Less auxiliary climate control, 7.00. With auxiliary climate control, 9.00. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	36R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	39.7
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 DOHC ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	11 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	1500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	74 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.067 in / 0.417 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.043 in / 0.394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil.

1	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
2	Loosen 360 degrees	360 degrees
3	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Montego shows a marked drop in total complaints (36) compared with the spike in 2005 (135) and the moderate level in 2006 (85), indicating a reversal of the earlier upward trend. Recall activity also contracts, with only one recall in 2007 versus two in 2005 and none in the surrounding years, while investigations rise to two, the highest of the four‑year span. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) follow the same downward arc, falling to eight in 2007 after 48 in 2005 and 23 in 2006, suggesting fewer reported service‑related issues. The top complaint categories for 2007—Vehicle Speed Control (8), Power Train (7), Electrical System (4), and Service Brakes (2)—are modest in absolute numbers, and there were only a single crash complaint and no fire complaints, underscoring a relatively clean safety record. **Takeaway:** Relative to its immediate predecessors, 2007 exhibits the lowest complaint and TSB counts, making it the most promising year of the generation for a used‑car purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control8

Power Train7

Electrical System4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Engine1

Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

11V355000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And CapReported 13/07/2011

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM 46085	2016-09-21	Engine And Engine Cooling	The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing…
CSP-12N03	2012-11-29	Engine	FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOMENTARY ENGINE IDLE RPM SURGE MAY BE…
08-4-11	2008-03-01	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON--NO DTC'S PRESENT, OR DTC P1889 IN DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC…
0710	2007-11-28	Service Brakes, Air	FORD\MERCURY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2005…
19722	2007-04-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	MIL WITH DTC P0106 AND/OR P0109. *KB

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Montego take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Montego have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Montego get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.