NHTSA Complaint #10322986 — 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10322986
Vehicle	2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 18, 2010
Date Filed	March 31, 2010
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

GEAR STUCK IN PARK. UPON RELEASE GEAR SHIFT BROKE FROM STEERING COLUMN. $2000 IN REPAIR/DAMAGE. UNABLE TO FIND USED PART AS IT IS SELLS QUICKLY DUE TO THIS BEING A COMMON PROBLEM.

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