| Issue ID | 923335 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10460738 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEGO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/12 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine speed fluctuates suddenly with no operator input (throttle pedal), especially when shifting (automatic) transmission from park to reverse or drive. Causes vehicle to lunge during parking maneuvers. Also requires abnormal braking input in traffic when normally engine braking would suffice. Has been serviced once by a ford dealer (computer was reprogrammed); was not successful. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 155000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUNCOMBE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1MEFM401X7GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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