| Issue ID | 785298 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10326507 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/04/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The continental tire on my 2008 mercury milan has developed unusual sidewall cracking and deterioration. The defect cannot be traced to weather, chemical, or physical damage. It is most likely a result of improper curing or other manufacturing defect. The other tires on the same vehicle do not exhibit any unusual sidewall cracking. The vehicle is equipped with tire sensors and routine pressure checking has never revealed any under-inflation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROUND ROCK, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM07Z68RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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 | 0 |
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