| Issue ID | 635443 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10195495 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/07/07 |
| Component | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mercury monterey. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a high-pitched whistling sound. The failure occurred when driving for approximately ten minutes. The weather was not a factor. The contact called the dealer who referenced recall # 04v446000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). The dealer stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 56,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56600 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN , IL |
| VIN pattern | 2MRZA20294BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | COURTESY FORD |
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