# \#monterey **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/monterey/4417.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [P0401 Mercury Monterey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-mercury-monterey/111210)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-mercury-monterey/111210 "2018-01-12T03:01:04Z")
We have 2005 model vehicle (about 155k miles). Just two days back we replaced the intake manifold gasket to address the leaking coolant problem. They had to mill the manifold too saying it ate away part of the manifold. … --- ## [Coolant becoming low, engine overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-becoming-low-engine-overheating/106949)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-becoming-low-engine-overheating/106949 "2017-08-18T22:14:34Z")
On our Mercury Monterey the engine overheated today, the display showing the message and the gauge shooting to H. The radiator tank was completely empty. No message on the dash about coolant low. filled almost 1.5 gallo… --- ## [Hood release latch/lever broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-release-latch-lever-broken/105973)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-release-latch-lever-broken/105973 "2017-07-17T19:10:35Z")
The hood release latch (under the hood) is broken in out 05 monterey. The release lever inside the car works, its the latch or lever under the hood (Yellow color) that we pull/press to release the actual latch is broken.… --- ## [Seat belt light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-light-flashing/102955)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-light-flashing/102955 "2017-04-17T23:57:35Z")
On our 05 Mercury Monterey the Seat belt light has started flashing. It flashes four times, pauses and flashes again for 13 times and repeats. Any idea what could be cause and where to look? End of last summer we had an… --- ## [Transmission over fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-over-fill/101248)
**Author:** [@angiecogar15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angiecogar15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-over-fill/101248 "2017-03-13T04:16:40Z")
It got over filled and we draind some out and it shifts and will move but will stop and then wont go or shift till u turn the car off then start it again can some one plz help --- ## [Monterey shuddering/jerking at slow sppeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/monterey-shuddering-jerking-at-slow-sppeds/90516)
**Author:** [@detguy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/monterey-shuddering-jerking-at-slow-sppeds/90516 "2015-07-09T22:23:14Z")
Hi, Our 05 Monterey has this problem at around 45-50mph speeds. At this speed when we step on gas the we feel the vibrations of slow jerking like misfiring and some rough driving experience. This does not occur when crui… --- ## [Vacuum Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-issues/76310)
**Author:** [@godfather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/godfather)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-issues/76310 "2013-01-14T08:25:29Z")
Hello Gentlemen, I own a '64' Montclair Breezeway. I just replaced the 390 that's in it, and it was rebuilt and has less than 16,000 miles on the motor. I believe I'm having vacuum issues in the motor and the transmissio… --- ## [Mercury Monterey died after 28,000 miles. The mechanic says fluid ate through wiring & engine parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-monterey-died-after-28-000-miles-the-mechanic-says-fluid-ate-through-wiring-engine-parts/70060)
**Author:** [@MandC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MandC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-monterey-died-after-28-000-miles-the-mechanic-says-fluid-ate-through-wiring-engine-parts/70060 "2011-12-21T09:03:22Z")
We have a 2004 Mercury Monterey Van with 28,000 miles on it that’s been sitting at the dealership since last June. They say they don’t know what’s wrong with it but that they can start it one day and then a few days lat… --- ## [Where is Cylinder 1 on 2005 Mercury Monterey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-cylinder-1-on-2005-mercury-monterey/68387)
**Author:** [@scseminole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scseminole)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-cylinder-1-on-2005-mercury-monterey/68387 "2011-10-03T18:56:12Z")
check engine light came on after van was skipping. Device at parts store said "cylinder 1 misfire". Is cylinder 1 on front or back of engine and which side? Thanks! --- ## [1964 Mercury Monterey power steering problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-mercury-monterey-power-steering-problem/67831)
**Author:** [@gw64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gw64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-mercury-monterey-power-steering-problem/67831 "2011-09-11T22:15:54Z")
I have owned 64 Mercury Monterey since new. Power steering control valve was leaking. I replaced the original, control valve, power cylinder, pump and hoses with new parts. I bled system and now I do not have power steer… --- ## [Looking at a 1951 Mercury Monterey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-1951-mercury-monterey/56230)
**Author:** [@stormyville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormyville)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-1951-mercury-monterey/56230 "2010-10-11T18:27:32Z")
Seller says it has a Nova clip- what is this? --- ## [Control arm - ball joint assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-ball-joint-assembly/53631)
**Author:** [@jplynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jplynn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-ball-joint-assembly/53631 "2010-08-17T00:02:13Z")
I have a 2004 Mercury Monterey van and have been having a heck of a time trying to find parts Moog - K80724 / K80725, or Doorman 521-037 and 521-038 control arm and ball joints; anybody got a source? The mechanic said Fo… --- ## [2005 mercury monterey van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-monterey-van/49560)
**Author:** [@tomsue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomsue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-monterey-van/49560 "2010-05-29T15:26:43Z")
took it to 2 mechanics(one who only does transmissions and a regular mechanic). he reset computer, checked housing, and bulbs on turn signals and brake lights, checked all transmission issues as well. they all tell us t… --- ## [Minivan overheats then won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-overheats-then-wont-start/41929)
**Author:** [@snowball74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowball74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-overheats-then-wont-start/41929 "2010-01-15T01:30:00Z")
Car starts, overheats and once shut off did not start again. Bought new bat. and same thing all over again. Did notice a hot plastic/electrical smell evening before issue began --- ## [Replace ECU & HCU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ecu-hcu/35599)
**Author:** [@eaalley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eaalley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ecu-hcu/35599 "2009-08-26T04:30:45Z")
My 2004 Mercuy Monterey (=Ford Freestar) is at the dealer, and they tell me they need to replace the ECU & HCU. (I initially brought it in because the ABS light was on.) Service department tells me (after they have had… --- ## [Recommend Independent shop in Monterey, CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-independent-shop-in-monterey-ca/15906)
**Author:** [@sathyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sathyan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-independent-shop-in-monterey-ca/15906 "2008-06-27T15:21:42Z")
I checked the Car Talk mechanics file for a Ford shop near Monterey, CA but none were listed. I have a Ford Focus which needs to have its cruise control fixed. Can any of you recommend an independent shop to do this? Oth…