| Issue ID | 1226139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10779635 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEGO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/09/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | An electronic device known as the smart junction box has failed 3 times since new. The first two times it was replaced under the original manufacturer"s warranty. The warranty has expired and it failed again. This part is very expensive costing in excess of $500. 00 plus labor charges which i must pay. When this part fails, the signal lights, brake stop lights and other devices do not work which are essential for safe operation. Vehicle reliability and security are in serious concern. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MALTA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1MEHM3177G6XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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