| Issue ID | 1529634 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11170125 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/08/15 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury milan. The contact stated that there were no failures with the oem tires until after they were changed. The vehicle was taken to spitzer ford (3737 state rd, cuyahoga falls, oh 44223, (330) 325-4195) and they stated that they could not provide a permanent remedy, but would resurface the aluminum around the tires, which was the cause of the failure. The failure was not corrected after taking the vehicle to the dealer several times. The contact was uncertain if the air pressure may go completely low to flat without warning. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3MEHM08ZX9RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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