| Issue ID | 1493282 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11122949 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MONTEREY |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/07/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury monterey. The contact stated that the hatchback closed unintentionally while in use. The contact mentioned that the spare tire could not be reached because the hatchback failed to operate correctly. Fox ford mazda (3560 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512, (616) 956-5511) informed the contact that a diagnostic test would have to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | THREE RIVERS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2MRDA23295BXXXXXX |
| 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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