| Issue ID | 687092 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10237441 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARAUDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/08/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mercury marauder. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed axle oil on his wheels. He removed the wheel and brakes and found that the rear axle seals failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they repair hundreds of these failures per year. The parts were purchased and repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but they did not return his call. The failure mileage was 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOPKINS, MN |
| VIN pattern | 2MHHM79V84XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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