NHTSA Complaint #802874 — 1989 MERCURY SABLE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	802874
Vehicle	1989 MERCURY SABLE
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date Filed	September 24, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 60 MPH EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND ABRUPT TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND SHUT VEHICLE DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK

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