| Issue ID | 1263641 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10837659 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MOUNTAINEER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/06/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Failure of front differential mount carrier bushings failure leading to two transmission rebuilts,transfer case rebuild, and over $5000. 00 in repairs. Failure of carrier bushings would lead to front end locking up. Causing a jackhammer affect on the drivetrain of the vehicle. To close calls due to front end locking up. Accidents were avoided due to driver vigilance. Have pictures of bushings and what's left of the bushings. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM COAST, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4M2ZU86E44UXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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