| Issue ID | 1507260 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142198 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARINER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car has been rock solid reliable up until 3 weeks ago. Driving normally on city streets the car abruptly shut down the hybrid and ice propulsion units. Steering froze up and it was like putting the brakes on it stranded me in the middle of traffic causing delays for other drivers and a dangerous obstruction. The car has no limp mode to allow for safely getting out of traffic. It had to be towed. Ford dealer has had car for 3 weeks and are still uncertain as to what caused the unsafe shutdown. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OGDEN, UT |
| VIN pattern | 4M2CU39H38KXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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