Issue ID | 446828 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10045531 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | COUGAR |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 03/11/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1997 cougar xr7, 4. 6liter engine. Cracked intake manifod allows cooling fluid to escape. Problem has been present for over three years but has never been located until lately when fluid loss increased significantly/*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73100 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRING, TX |
VIN pattern | 1MELM62W0VHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/11/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NORTHWOOD LINCOLN-MERC |
Dealer's telephone number | 281-539-4900 |
Dealer's city | SPRING |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 77373 |