| Issue ID | 889982 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10433763 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 31/10/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercury monterey. The contact was driving 65 mph when the rpms increased and the vehicle began to decelerate independently without warning. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop where the mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the transmission failed and would need replacing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOCK HAVEN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 2MRZA20244BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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