Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCURY / SABLE / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003258874 Incident Date: Sep, 12 2003
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: SABLE Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1MEFM58S8XG Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 10 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 09 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving in heavy rain storm, engine crankshaft pulley assy broke causing the loss of power steering immediately, i struggled to maintain control of vehicle. i had repaired at local shop in long island ,ny , mechanic said new replacement unit was much different than original indicating that there was problem with design of original unit.had i not been able to steer vehicle there could have been a collision resulting in injuries , etc. i checked recalls & there were non related to this mechanical failure. i paid $309.91 for repairs to vehicle. vin# [xxx], i retained broken original pulley & bracket assembly. *ak updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)