| Issue ID | 634621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10194880 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEGO |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/06/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury montego. The contact noticed that the vehicle's stopping distance had increased when braking. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. The dealer stated that the brakes needed immediate attention. The contact did not allow the dealer to inspect any further. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed new brake pads. The current mileage is 21,700 and failure mileage was 21,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OVERLAND PARK, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1MEFM42145GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/10/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BOB SIGHT MERCURY FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | KANSAS CITY |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code |