| Issue ID | 712321 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10258535 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARAUDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/11/08 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Normal wear and tear on rear bfgoodrich tires. Replacement tires are not available from the oem manufacturer. Unique tire size for the rear tires on my car. Only one company (bfgoodrich) makes this size. Have not been available for some time. Received violation for bald rear tires and no replacements are available. Was told by manufacturer, they would not be available until june 2009, maybe ????? |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUFFALO, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2MHHM79V34XXXXXXX |
| 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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