Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER / 2004
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006059673 | Incident Date: Mar, 13 2006 |
| Consumer's City: MILFORD | Consumer's State: MI |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: MOUNTAINEER | Model Year: 2004 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Power train:axle assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 4M2ZU86W34Z | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 17 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Feb, 29 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Rear axle failure at 11,000 (side bearings) and 48,000 miles(bearings and rear axle). due to design mistakes, and probably cost reduction programs, mud can trap open a breather valve for the rear axle. then water goes through the valve and into the axle, and destroys the side bearings,and clutch flange,and pinion. the replacement cost of these items is nearly$1,300. *jb |