| Issue ID | 786436 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10327344 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/02/10 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving home late at night, from babysitting my grandkids, was hit in the rear end by a drunk driver (arrested by the state police), going a high rate of speed. The drivers seatback broke from the impact and i was unable to maintain control. Suv rolled 3 times across the expressway. Side curtain airbags deployed. I suffered post concussive syndrome, whiplash, groin injury, both thumbs (from trying to hold myself up thru the roll) and a closed head injury. Both cars were totaled. I'm still in treatment. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20750 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CANTON, MI |
| VIN pattern | 4M2CU39H87KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 60 |
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