| Production | 2004–2007 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Predecessor | Mercury Villager |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 4-door Minivan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford V platform |
| Engine | 4.2 L Essex V6 201 hp (150 kW) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 120.8 in (3,068 mm) |
| Length | 201.5 in (5,118 mm) |
| Width | 76.6 in (1,946 mm) |
| Height | 68.8 in (1,748 mm) |
For the 1950-1974 full-size car, see Mercury Monterey.
The Mercury Monterey minivan was the Mercury version of the Freestar that arrived after Mercury stopped marketing the smaller Villager, itself a rebadged Nissan Quest, in 2002. Just like its Freestar twin, the Monterey offered seating for up to seven passengers. However, the Monterey offered more luxury options, and had the 4.2 L V6 engine as standard. Like the Freestar, sales of the Monterey minivan were very low as the design would prove uncompetitive against stronger entries from other automakers, as well as an overall decline in the minivan market. Only 567 Montereys were sold in August 2006. When production ended after a short run of 2007 models, only 1,354 were sold. The Oakville Assembly plant underwent retooling for the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover SUVs. The last Monterey rolled off the assembly line on August 25, 2006. The Ford Freestar continues to be popular in used cars and still continues to sell many used vans.
Final sale numbers for the Mercury Monterey after a three year run totaled 32,195.
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