Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS / 1996
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003235936 | Incident Date: Sep, 15 2003 |
| Consumer's City: ONTARIO | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: GRAND MARQUIS | Model Year: 1996 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2MELM75WXTX | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 15 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 27 1997 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 1996 mercury grand marquis ls, vin: [xxx] front tie rod separation from wheel when front passenger side seal ball joint snaps in half. estimated speed at time of ball joint failure was between 1-5 mph in a parking lot. first noticed when backing out of parking space, handling was poor, tie rod separated completely. car is being serviced by nys dot certified c and d automotive, state route 104, ontario, ny 14519. this vehicle was in late june, early july of 1999 for a replacement of the front drivers side ball joint seal due to loud noises coming from front drivers side wheel area and quivering steering feel. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr |