| Issue ID | 955550 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10489013 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | MERCURY |
| Model | MOUNTAINEER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/11/12 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury mountaineer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the front driver's side seat moved backward and forward independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was able to duplicate the failure and recommended replacing the ignition. The technician advised that if the failure continued, then the seating harness would have to be replaced. The contact had the technician disconnect the seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT MYERS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4M2EU37E07UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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