| Issue ID | 948725 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10482668 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEGO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/10/12 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Mercury montego 2005 instrument panel has been going on and off for two years. Getting longer duration before panel comes back on. The interior is pitch black, i don't know how fast i am going, how much gas i have. My back up lights remain on when panel goes . Drivers behind me stay clear, thinking i am backing up. I have no air conditioner. I have radio , head lights , brake lights . I did not try the cruise control because i am scared to death. . It is over a 600. 00 repair.. I googled and others have the same problem. It is d a n g er ous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAMBURG, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1MEFM43115GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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