| Issue ID | 925563 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10462387 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEGO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/05/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury montego. The contact stated that the vehicle began exhibiting an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was told that the rear differential failed and recommended a complete overhaul. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 98,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KENTWOOD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1MEHM43105GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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