Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS / 2007
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007108317 | Incident Date: Apr, 26 2007 |
| Consumer's City: HASTINGS | Consumer's State: NE |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: GRAND MARQUIS | Model Year: 2007 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2MEFM74V87X | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 09 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 26 2007 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 2007 mercury grand marquis and 2007 ford crown victoria owner manuals incorrectly state that the 8th character of the vin # must be a "2" for the car to have a flex fuel engine capable of using e-85. this is incorrect. the 8th character must be a "v" for the car to have the flex fuel engine. this will be very misleading for consumers. the cover on the fuel tank lid says ethanol or unleaded gasoline only. most consumers will not know this means they can use e-85 as e-85 is not mentioned on the gas cap or cover. |