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2005 Mercury Montego
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2005 Mercury Montego

The Montego (and its twin, the Ford Five Hundred/Taurus) is a roomy sedan that emphasizes comfort and good ergonomics. It features an elevated seating position for good outward vision and cabin access. The rear seat is immense. Power comes from an underpowered and unpolished 3.0-liter V6 engine that is mated to either a six-speed automatic on FWD models or a continuously variable transmission on AWD models, which were somewhat sluggish at launch. The Montego has a comfortable ride and handles with commendable agility considering its size. 2008 brought a new name, Sable, and a smoother, more powerful 3.5-liter V6 that got 18 mpg overall. Handling is responsive and secure.

Market value
$3,275
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2005
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Large cars
Generation began
2005

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,275
Retail value range
$3,225 - $3,350
Original MSRP range
$24,365 - $28,590
Trade-in range
$715 - $830

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
201 in
Width
75 in
Height
62 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Weight
3,950 lb
Maximum load
950 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
31 in
Luggage
5+1+0

Brand context

About Mercury

Until Ford discontinued the brand in 2011, Mercury sat in the middle of the company’s lineup—fancier than Ford but not as luxurious as Lincoln. The brand had its heyday from the 1950s through the 1980s, with cars like the Cougar, Monterey, Montclair, and Turnpike Cruiser still commonplace at classic car shows. Nearly all recent Mercury models were based on Ford counterparts. The Mercury Milan was a gussied-up Ford Fusion and the Mercury Grand Marquis was a more comfortable take on the Ford Crown Victoria. Since the brand has been gone for many years, most Mercury vehicles will lack modern convenience and safety features, and used examples will likely have high mileage.

Vehicle ID: 4569 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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