| Issue ID | 1323643 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10913743 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/09/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | QUEENS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4M2CU39H28KXXXXXX |
| 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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