| Issue ID | 966749 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10500495 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 21/01/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercury monterey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, she heard a loud bang. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the safety anchor plate that held the third row seat securely in place had rusted and detached from the frame. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 127,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | QUINCY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2MRDA20274BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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