Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER / 2002
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007111703 | Incident Date: Jun, 25 2007 |
| Consumer's City: VIRGINIA BEACH | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: MOUNTAINEER | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Wheels |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 4M2DU86W32U | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 12 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 29 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Traveling i-95 n between baltimore,md and wilmington de when transmission started slipping in 2002 merc mtnr. transmission slipping when shifting into 3rd gear at toll both. pulled off hwy at rest stop but did not turn off engine. pulled back onto hwy, accelerated and check transmission indicator came on. o/d light began flashing. pulled off hwy, called for tow and was taken to local ford dealership. was told band was broken in transmission and replacement was needed at cost of $4361. had just replaced left rear wheel bearing and rear parking brakes week prior for $650. vehicle had 75k miles. couldn't justify spending that much money on 6 year old vehicle that had left me stranded five hours from home. traded vehicle (got annihilated on trade!) and continued my trip. |