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2005 Mercury MONTEGO Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	744813
Internal NHTSA #	10289976
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	MERCURY
Model	MONTEGO
Model Year	2005
File date	12/10/09
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. While driving 35 mph the temperature gauge went from normal to zero and then back up to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wire that caused the temperature gauge to malfunction was replaced. The failure could cause high voltage in the electrical circuit, which could have lead to a fire. The current mileage was 57,080. The failure mileage was 54,956. Updated 11/13/09.lj the consumer also stated the engine light illuminated as well. The mechanic found three codes stored for the engine coolant temperature circuit. They indicated an intermittent high voltage in the ect circuit. The freeze frame date showed 40 degrees indicating the circuit was open at some point. Extensive testing was done of the coolant sensor and related wiring and it was finally discovered that a bad spot in the sensor orange wire inside the harness at the back of the motor where it takes a sharp bend. The harness was pulled apart and the faulty section wire was repaired. Updated 11/17/09.jb the consumer wants to know the result of his complaint. Updated 01/21/10.*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	54956
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	FORT MYERS, FL
VIN pattern	1MEHM42165GXXXXXX
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	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
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2005 Mercury MONTEGO Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercury MONTEGO Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

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