NHTSA Complaint #11689717 — 2007 MERCURY MONTEGO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11689717
Vehicle	2007 MERCURY MONTEGO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 4, 2024
Date Filed	September 25, 2025
Mileage	52,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was due to an electrical shortage in the taillight because of an accumulation of moisture inside the taillight assembly. The contact was informed that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

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