6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,000 miles

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problem #2

Mar 012003

ML320 6-cyl Diesel

  • 22,000 miles
The ignition switch malfunctioned, which caused the vehicle to cut off, when the vehicle went over the slightest bump.

- Bowie, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jun 192001

ML320

  • miles
Submitted by counsel: Steven D. barnhart, Ford & barnhart, llp; 6111 peachtree dunwoody rd., bldg. G, suite 100, atlanta, Georgia, 30328; 404-237-2155, 404-352-0118. This problem is reportedly widespread among the M-class product lines. Specifically, the ignition/key contact design is such that the vehicle will turn itself off if the car hits a bump in the road. According to the dealer, this is attributable to additional weight created by the presence of other keys on the key chain. Additionally, if the key is merely tapped during operation of the vehicle, the vehicle will turn itself off, even with no other keys on the keychain. Shutdown can occur at any speed, and has occurred at normal roadway speeds.

- Tucker, GA, USA

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