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2004 Mercury MOUNTAINEER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	702710
Internal NHTSA #	10250359
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	MERCURY
Model	MOUNTAINEER
Model Year	2004
File date	20/08/08
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The failure is for a 2004 mercury mountaineer and the failure is a crack in the lift gate that occurs right alongside the mercury emblem or logo on the back of the tailgate or lift gate. This crack has been reported numerous times on online forums and to me seems like a deficiency in the material that makes up the lift gate or tailgate. (i. E. - the logo is so big and the material around the logo emblem so thin that it cracks under pressure and change in temperature) i would also like to add that i have been told that the ford explorer has a recall for this exact type of problem, yet mercury has yet to issue a recall for the mountaineer. The vehicles that have incurred this type of problem have been around the same years (2004-2006 models - or at least the vehicles that i have seen this problem occur in.) 1. The events that have led up to this failure includes: mercury and ford are solely to blame for producing a faulty tailgate or lift gate on these vehicles and should recall them. The change in temperature along with average usage of shutting or closing the tailgate would cause a vibration to promote the tailgate to crack. I noticed my failure or crack in mid-august of 2008, i've owned my vehicle since 2004 but it has been garaged all of those years except for last year, which could explain why it happened last year (change in temperature more severe). 2. I have noted how the failure occurs, its consequences include a crack in the lift gate of the vehicle, which is aesthetically non-appealing, and this could lead to a larger crack in the lift gate that could eventually cause major problems for the vehicle. This crack (which is not minor, 3 - 5 inches usually) could also reduce or lead to compromising the vehicles structural integrity and reduce crash test ratings. This is a big concern for your safety. 3. I personally spent over $400 to replace the entire lift gate. I should be reimbursed and mercury should recall this problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PLENTYWOOD, MT
VIN pattern	4M2DU86W24ZXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Mercury MOUNTAINEER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mercury MOUNTAINEER Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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