| Issue ID | 512231 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10099434 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MOUNTAINEER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 19/01/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When applying the accelerator pedal from a stop position it caused a momentary pulse before the vehicle went into motion. Vehicle had been to the dealer on numerous occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. *ak the consumer stated that the pause was so severe that it jerks all passengers heads . The vehicle also had transmission problems. The transmission had a harsh shift and clunk when going into reverse or drive. The transmission has been repaired. *tc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1424 |
| Number of Occurences | 9 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHAWANO, WI |
| VIN pattern | 4M2DU86K64UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 05/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CLINTONVILLE MOTORS INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | 715-823-3154 |
| Dealer's city | CLINTONVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 54929 |