NHTSA Complaint #10282677 — 2005 MERCURY SABLE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10282677
Vehicle	2005 MERCURY SABLE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 31, 2009
Date Filed	September 2, 2009
Mileage	73,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 73,000.

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