| Issue ID | 833541 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10371060 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/10/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the rpms went higher than normal. She was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road but could not steer or move after that. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed her that she needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD |
| VIN pattern | 2MRDA22255BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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