| Issue ID | 1158679 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10683684 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/02/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Experienced the second of two in-traffic drive-train shut-downs as dangerous as the g. M. Ignition switch malfunctions (see odi#: 10683675) our initial stopping place - in a "reverse gore-point" between the n/b freeway lanes of the i-405 freeway in santa ana, ca and an outside transition road was unsafe in the full-darkness of a non-illuminated high-speed intersection; with traffic zooming by on both sides, with the flashers still active, i res-started the engine -- all dash warnings cycled on then off normally; on a distinct up-grade, i revv'd the engine against the service brakes, and watched for a suitable gap in traffic over-taking us on our right side. Seeing such a gap, i released the service brakes and accelerated to 30 mph towards the outer shoulder... But only made it part-way across the 2 lanes when the second shut-down occurred... The same "check engine" light... The same squealing enunciator tone... The same worthless "stop safely now" message and again, thanks to courteous and alert over-taking drivers, i was able to coast to a relatively broad shoulder section beside a `disappearing¿ |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52001 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STUDIO CITY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4M2CU29HX8KXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 | 35 |
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