We were informed the car was there and ready for a test drive. The throttle body sensor was not replaced. If it does not start, then try putting in the security code if you have a keypad. In addition, the vehicle jerked violently. This happened once in early spring of this year 2012 , but did not repeat until recently. Here are the possible causes: 1.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body and the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. Following the 1973 gas crisis, sales were depressed by industry-wide fuel economy concerns. The vehicle was destroyed and towed.
Always check your air filter when changing oil to make sure it is clean as that helps your engine run better and you save gas in the process. All the best on your repair. The contact stated that after shifting into gear, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. Now, the vehicle will completely shut off while I am driving down the highway. Great on the road and travels 350-425 mi per tank. For 1970, Mercury intermediates adopted the Montego nameplate entirely as the Comet became the Mercury counterpart of the.
As soon as your new car left the lot it became a used car. As the Comet was the Mercury counterpart of the , the Montego was introduced alongside the. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. Put the car up on ramps and secure it making sure it won't roll back or fall while you are under it. It probably takes 5 quarts but check for sure in your manual or ask when you are at the automotive store. If you do need one, you better be installing your self. I was able to move into a parking space and turn the car off which stopped the lurching movement.
It is going to get people killed! The Mercury equivalent of a Five Hundred Limited, the Montego Premier featured leather seats as standard, with only all-wheel drive and a sunroof as the primary options. The manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not recalled. I had the same problem. It could be full of oil so watch out and make sure the pan is underneath the filter. The vehicle would do this every time it was driven. Replacement was performed at 170,000 miles and all is well.
The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Taking its name from , the nameplate made its first appearance for 1967 in the Canadian market as part of the Mercury-derived model line. You may get lucky for a new part. Sold last night — very disappointed in how all that turned out. Mistakes happen- we understand, but pretty much blew our day.
Let it sit 10 minutes and check for leaks underneath the car and check the oil dipstick to make sure the proper level of oil is in the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The dealer replaced the throttle body, but not the alternator. The second day that I had the car I was taking my baby to day care. A Ford dealer recommends a new transmission and a transmission shop recommends a new electronic module. I'm about to loose it! The vehicle was to be repaired.
This happens mainly while in the city, hasn't happened on highway yet thank goodness. Car runs great for about 20 minutes then I get a surge in the engine, dash cluster goes dead, car jerks and I lose power randomly. There is rust in all the wheel wells. . For 1968, the Mercury Montego made its debut across North America, becoming the Mercury counterpart of the intermediate-size model line for two generations. For 1977, in a mid-cycle redesign of the Ford intermediate lines, several nameplates were shifted. Also when she attempted to brake, the vehicle would not slow down and at times would actually speed up.
The contact stated while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle jerked violently and erroneously accelerated. Am told that it is a bad throttle body and Ford has known about it for years but is not doing anything about it. All the best on your repair. Having to slow suddenly in traffic is very dangerous. Find out what oil the vehicle needs probably 5-30 and look for the oil cap on a valve cover under the hood.
This is a very dangerous situation as people could have been close to the car when it lunged, or I could have been in traffic. The local dealer was not notified. Put the oil in and put the filler cap back on. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light. A design feature of the Montego includes its overall height to add interior space to the vehicle. Had our title in hand.