| Issue ID | 886432 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10429452 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MOUNTAINEER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/08/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND A |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Wife was closing liftgate and it broke from the hinges. The left side fell and hit her on the head. Was trying to hold lift gate so glass wouldn't fall and break. Called ford and they said it was not a recall issue. Looking online it seems this happens a lot. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRINCETON, IN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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