| Issue ID | 863899 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10406980 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/05/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Transaxle warning light came on. Has mechanic check codes "torque converter locked up." van is in the transmission shop now because it is not safe to drive. I see a class action lawsuit is already filed about this issue but i don't see any resolution of it as of yet. Http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews. Com/class-action-lawsuit-complaints/ford-class-action-lawsuit-complaint-filed-over-alleged-defect-in-2004-2005-model-year-ford-freestar-and-mercury-monterey-transmissions-torque-converters/ |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CENTRE HALL, PA |
| VIN pattern | 2MRDA20254BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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