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2005 Mercury MontegoComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting Consequence of Defecton certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles). Corrective Actionif this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Recall Notesdealers will replace both fuel tank straps. the recall began on december 1, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. 2005 Mercury MontegoComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch Consequence of Defecton certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather. Corrective Actionas a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving. Recall Notesdealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. 1976 Mercury MontegoComponentVisibility:Defroster/Defogger System Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1976 Mercury MontegoComponentParking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1976 Mercury MontegoComponentExterior Lighting Consequence of Defectthe 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 non-compliance exists because of a possible separation between the lamp lens and lamp housing due to vibration. this separation could allow moisture and dirt accumulation to occur inside the lamp assembly. Corrective ActionRecall Notesdealer will install a new front park/turn signal lamp on each headlight door without charge to owner. 1976 Mercury MontegoComponentVehicle Speed Control:Cables Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1975 Mercury MontegoComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1975 Mercury MontegoComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1974 Mercury MontegoComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1974 Mercury MontegoComponentVehicle Speed Control Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1973 Mercury MontegoComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1973 Mercury MontegoComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1972 Mercury MontegoComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan Consequence of Defectseven-blade cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to fatigue cracking of the blades due to stresses generated during normal vehicle operation. Corrective ActionRecall Notesdealer will replace seven blade fan with a fan of five blade design, without charge to owner. 1972 Mercury MontegoComponentSteering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes1970 Mercury MontegoComponentSeat Belts:Front:Retractor Consequence of DefectCorrective ActionRecall Notes |