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Yes, they put a new stereo and cd player in and it still is acting the same way. Could the problem be with the grounding or something with wiring?

Wow. If they put in a new player and they saw the same behavior, then it's clearly not the player. It must be some other electrical problem, which the dealership really should be equipped to chase down and fix. If they are having trouble doing that, it's a red flag to perhaps find another place to fix your car.

They never heard it. Every time I take it in they say they can't find anything but they replaced it anyway the one time. It happens whenever we go somewhere and everyone in my family has been in the car when it has happened. I am frustrated because I want it to stop. I am wondering if it might have something to do with the car being hot. We have had 100 plus temps. here in Texas and my van sits outside.

Sorry to hear about all of the problems. Radio problems, especially intermittent ones, are really tough.

Try a radio specialist. They may have prior experience and know where to look better than the dealer. It's worth a try.

I have the same problem. Apparently EVERYTHING goes through the radio. Security system, everything. I think it's a major problem that Mercury doesn't want to own up to yet.

I have a 2005 Mercury Monterey and have experience a similar problem. My CD player quit working, but it often kicks in and tries to work, so that it makes a very annoying whirring sound but never kicks in. This happens even when the car is shut off and has been sitting parked and off for long periods. More recently, the radio will not come on when you start the car and instead just flashes the station numbers. It usually kicks in eventually and works, but the amount of time that ttakes varies widely.

I have no help, but can verify I have exactly the same problem.