| Issue ID | 865839 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10409015 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/05/08 |
| 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 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate, befor stalling. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repairs, the vehicle stalled a second time and was towed to a mechanic. The vehicle was again repaired. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea09016 (power train:automatic transmission power train:automatic transmission:torque converter) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,500. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLAINFIELD, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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