| Issue ID | 966299 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10499912 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/02/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury milan equipped with future touring vr 545 tread depth tires, size 225/50/r17. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather and trying to accelerate, the tires spun out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the tires were performing to standards. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,000. Updated 4/1/13 *cn updated 4/5/13 *cn the consumer stated he purchased four tires, and presently they have 70% tread left. The consumer stated when he attempted to drive in rainy weather, he felt the wheels spin, and it was difficult to drive. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TAMARAC, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3MEFM08Z46RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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