| Issue ID | 534793 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10115831 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEGO |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/11/03 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Whenever the vehicle shifted in reverse, the right rear wheel made a loud squealing noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions. Dealer informed the consumer that moisture penetrated into the wheel, and they were unable to resolve this problem. The information was sent to the manufacturer for analysis.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLAINS, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/11/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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