| Issue ID | 712315 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10258532 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARAUDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/02/08 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bf goodrich is the only manufacturer of tires in the size my car requires (2004 mercury marauder). They are on a national backorder until may/june 2009. This leads to two dangerous options: running on tires that are bald or replacing with incorrect size. Both can lead to accidents and fatalities. Please require them to start production immediately. Many other drives of this car have the same issue. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOKENA, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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