| Issue ID | 1504771 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11140220 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARAUDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering had become stiff and "notchy" while turning, and the steering wheel would not return to straight ahead on its own. It was found that the lower steering shaft had 1 of the 3 bearing frozen and required replacement. This is the same exact parts and symptoms as listed listed in ford recall 13s08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST HANOVER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 2MHHM79V64XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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