NHTSA Complaint #10508794 — 2001 MERCURY SABLE
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10508794 |
| Vehicle | 2001 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 182,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE GEAR SHIFTER ENGAGED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE TRANS AXLE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS NOT ENGAGING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 182,000.
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