Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCURY / SABLE / 2000

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005014792 Incident Date: Apr, 08 2005
Consumer's City: MOUNDS VIEW Consumer's State: MN
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: SABLE Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1MEFM55S3YG Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 11 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 16 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2000 mercury sable with duratec v6 24v engine. started car; loud bang; intake manifold exploded. no previous problems with starting or driving the vehicle. all maintenance done in timely manner. when intake manifold exploded pieces of plastic flew and insulation under hood was actually shredded. could have caused serious injury had someone had hood open when car was started. car currently at new brighton ford waiting for repair.*ak