The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle failed to respond as the accelerator pedal was being depressed. Also, the rpms increased to high. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the torque converter was stripped. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 141,000.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,080.

- Jensen Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Monterey. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/11/2017

- Gross Pointe, MI, USA