Issue ID | 420897 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10023191 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | TOPAZ |
Model Year | 1993 |
File date | 12/10/02 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased a car in october of 2002, the seat belts did not work,the a/c and heater do not work. Fuel pump went out after ap. 300 miles, water pump shortly there after. All 4 tires treaded apart. Electronic side mirrors do not work. Gas gage does not work properly. Heats up when idling. Excessive wobble in rear end. Front end may be from 1992 not 1993 model of car. Drivers window does not retrack right. Trunk lid hook does not work. Brakes make noise. *nlm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116252 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1MEPM36X3PKXXXXXX |
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 | |
Date of purchase | 12/10/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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 | MOONEY'S HOT SPRINGS AUTO SALES |
Dealer's telephone number | 760-329-5597 |
Dealer's city | DESERT HOT SPRINGS |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code | 92240 |