Issue ID | 1147959 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10671932 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | MONTEREY |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 24/12/14 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While i was driving,the 2007 monterey mini-van suddenly stopped responding to the accelerator. The brakes were still responsive, as was steering. There was absolutely no warning to this abrupt problem, and it was particularly worrisome because there were vehicles following me on the 4-lane road and i was unexpectedly not moving besides coasting to a stop. The vehicle had to be towed. Our mechanic, not a dealer, suspects the torque converter. Of note, the 2004 and 2005 montereys were recalled for torque converter failure because it was a safety issue. The only other years of montereys that were made, 2006 and 2007, should be investigated for recall, also. This type of failure- while the vehicle is in motion- is exceedingly dangerous. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROUND LAKE BEACH, IL |
VIN pattern | 2MRDA22257BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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