| Issue ID | 877802 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10421449 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEGO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/04/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The contact noticed that all of the instrument panel gauge readings decreased to zero and the check engine light illuminated. The contact heard a clanking sound before the failure occurred. The vehicle was shut off and restarted and the gauges reset to the accurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRISTOL, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1MEHM42135GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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