1MEFM55S55A618517

2005

Available vehicle information

VIN
1MEFM55S55A618517
Model year
2005
Country
United States
Record status
fire damage

VIN structure

1ME WMI · FM55S5 VDS · 5A618517 VIS
WMI 1ME World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FM55S5 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 5A618517 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 5 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code A Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make MERCURY
Model Sable
Model year 2005
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim LS Premium
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 200 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city HAPEVILLE
Plant state GEORGIA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

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1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 16E026000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Report received: 01/04/2016

Summary

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

Consequence

A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

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About VIN 1MEFM55S55A618517

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 1MEFM55S55A618517 with a 2005. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and fire damage as the record status.

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