Mercury Recalls Information - Ikon Auto



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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Mercury Recalls Posted: 08-15-2008
GRAND MARQUIS MARINER MONTEGO MONTEREY MOUNTAINEER SABLE
GRAND MARQUIS RECALLS	Top
2008 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Manufactured between: 05/16/2007 and 06/25/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment. Consequence: if a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. as a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/26/2007
2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Manufactured between: 08/28/2006 and 08/29/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body. Consequence: if the windshield is not properly retained to the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. the recall began on november 22, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/15/2006
2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Manufactured between: 03/24/2004 and 02/11/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt. Consequence: this condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005
MARINER RECALLS	Top
2006 MERCURY MARINER Manufactured between: 08/29/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005
2005 MERCURY MARINER Manufactured between: 01/01/2005 and 03/31/2005 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area. Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur. Action: dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/07/2006
MONTEGO RECALLS	Top
2005 MERCURY MONTEGO Manufactured between: 02/16/2004 and 06/20/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather. Consequence: as a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving. Action: dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 10/05/2006
2005 MERCURY MONTEGO Manufactured between: 01/03/2005 and 06/21/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles). Consequence: if this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. the recall began on december 1, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/09/2005
MONTEREY RECALLS	Top
2006 MERCURY MONTEREY Manufactured between: 04/13/2004 and 12/13/2005 Defect: on certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open. Consequence: in the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls. Action: dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/09/2006
2005 MERCURY MONTEREY Manufactured between: 04/13/2004 and 12/13/2005 Defect: on certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open. Consequence: in the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls. Action: dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/09/2006
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY Manufactured between: 02/23/2004 and 05/13/2004 Defect: certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. this condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub. Consequence: if the cracks were to progress, this could eventually result in wheel separation. wheel separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, and potentially result in a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. the recall began september 20, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/13/2004
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY Manufactured between: 03/24/2003 and 10/27/2003 Defect: on certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear. Consequence: if this line becomes disconnected, it may create the potential for fluid to come into contact with the exhaust system, which could result in smoke or fire. Action: dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. owner notification began november 10, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/06/2003
MOUNTAINEER RECALLS	Top
2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Manufactured between: 07/23/2007 and 08/14/2007 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. as a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak. Consequence: if leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire. Action: dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/26/2007
2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Manufactured between: 09/02/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005
SABLE RECALLS	Top
2004 MERCURY SABLE Manufactured between: 11/17/2003 and 01/15/2004 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded. Consequence: the seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury. Action: dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. the recall began on july 20, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 07/08/2004

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