| Issue ID | 1602946 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11256944 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/08/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Lower control bolt that mounted to subframe rusted threw frame . If not caught on time the tire would seperate i took the vechicle to a wedler for temperary repair. But unfortanley the design on the subframe has holes so it allows water to enter and cause frame to rust! Alert when braking you may experience clunking that is the lower control arm bolt broken. Very dangerous. I have vechicle with physical proof of rusted frame if needed i can take pictures when the time comes. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAUKESHA, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2MRDA20214BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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