| Issue ID | 755474 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10299117 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/01/08 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercury milan. While driving approximately 25 mph whenever it snows, the snow gets caught inside the wheels. The vehicle was off balance which caused it to shake and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer; however, the dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The failure has occurred for two years and it has become progressively worse. The contact is concerned that a crash could occur. The failure mileage was 25,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HESSEL, MI |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM02138RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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