2004 Mercury Monterey Review
Price Estimate: $728 - $1,156





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Plenty of safety and convenience features, sharp interior design, torquey V6 engine.
Cons
- Unimpressive fuel economy numbers, less horsepower and available features than top competitors.
What’s new
The Monterey is an all-new minivan that replaces the Mercury Villager.
Edmunds says
The Monterey gives Mercury a minivan worth talking about, but alongside its Chrysler, Honda, Nissan and Toyota competitors, the Monterey is unlikely to be the shining star.
For sale near San Diego, CA
4 listings
- Not provided
- Rebuilt vehicle reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Os'Cars Motors (628 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in El Paso, TX
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2MRZA20214BJ09697
Stock: J09697
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-13-2024- 181,436 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Magic City Motors (1,011 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
Close
Located in Billings, MT
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2MRDA20244BJ11602
Stock: CA3889
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-02-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$342/mo for Monterey Convenience
Monterey Convenience
vs
$282/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
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Mercury Monterey Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(52%)
4(32%)
3(8%)
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EXCELLENT VAN
5 out of 5 starsrr, 03/02/2010
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
HAD the chev venture and pontiac before this both were in the shop steady bought the mercury van and it now has 101000 on only problem was 120 bucks very reliable gets from 19 to 24 mpg very comfortable
Third review, now at 80,000 miles
4.25 out of 5 starsAlmon, 03/29/2010
2004 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
This van continues to be the best auto purchase I have made over 40 years of driving.I have had two repairs over the past six years. A door lock and an AC compressor last year. Total for both $900.00. This van is solid on the road and comfortable for my 6'2" 250 pound frame. Interior is very flexible. Pick up and passing performance seems to have improved over the years. I average 16 … mpg city and 23mpg highway.
Still doing great!
4.5 out of 5 starsAlmon, 04/01/2007
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
My van now has 52,000 and the only problem was to replace a lock on a sliding door. Just replaced brakes and tires this month. Getting 21 mpg over all. About half of my driving is highway miles. My wife and I still love the looks and the comfort on roadtrips. The engine has a lot of torque and is fast off the line and good at passing in the 45-60 mph range. The advance trac feature … really keeps it solid on the road.
Cheap Van
2.25 out of 5 starsFlminivan mom, 09/11/2006
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
We purchased our van new (17 miles) in 4/2005 because of the huge discounts offered thinking it was a great deal. This van has had to have rotors turned 3 times, rotors replaced 2 times, has been in for a leak under the rear seat 4 times (w/mildew), has been in 2 times for interior problems (dash) and had had the front tires replaced 2 times and other misc. problems. It now has 21,000 … miles and is going back again for brake issues - vibration when braking. Don't waste your money on this unless you don't mind running it back for repairs every few weeks. Ford needs to acknowledge the major safety issue with the rotors. Too many others have had same problem for ours to just be a lemon.
2004 Monterey Highlights
Convenience
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,310 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $342/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 25.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Monterey include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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