Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Montego.
The 1972 Mercury Montego is the subject of this overview, with available owner-reported complaint data for the model spanning 2004 through 2007. That recorded window reveals a pronounced reliability swing, opening at a low of just three complaints in 2004 before surging to a peak of 135 in 2005. For researchers, this means the 1972 model year’s documented reliability history within that specific dataset is anchored by its dramatic escalation from minimal reported issues to the highest complaint volume of the period.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 207.9 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Curb weight | 0 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
SEVEN-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. Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE SEVEN BLADE FAN WITH A FAN OF FIVE BLADE DESIGN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Remedy:
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.