NHTSA — Steering: Steering Control Module Problems

1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
141,782 miles

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer steering problems

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 012021

Mountaineer

  • 141,782 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to remove the key after disconnecting the battery. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the steering column lock module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,782.

- Bristol, TN, USA

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