Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Montego.
The 1974 Mercury Montego is documented in complaint histories that span the years 2004 through 2007. In that window the model recorded only three complaints in 2004 but saw a sharp rise to 135 complaints in 2005, marking the highest complaint year in the series. This contrast highlights the 1974 model year as a low‑complaint outlier within the broader reliability pattern of the nameplate.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 215 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
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.
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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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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.