| Issue ID | 974163 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10507467 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MARQUIS |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/08/12 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercury marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the headlights suddenly became inoperative. The bright headlights were activated in order to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and three authorized dealers for the same defect. The contact was advised that the processor lig would need to be replaced however, the part was not in stock. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 6/14/13 *cn updated 07/17/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAMLET, IN |
| VIN pattern | 2MEFM75W64XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 27/02/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SAUERS BUICK |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LAPORTE |
| Dealer's state code | IN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 46350 |