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2002 Ford Mountaineer recalls and problems

The 2002 Ford Mountaineer has 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
11
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Ford Mountaineer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Ford Mountaineer recalls

Recall 04V-442: Structure

Reported Sep 13, 2004 · 955,732 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break.

Risk: If the hinge should fracture, there is a potential for the glass to fall and ultimately break and personal injuries could occur.

Fix: Dealers will have the liftgate glass strut brackets and glass hinges replaced. For the vehicles built from august 1, 2000 through march 3, 2002, the dealers will replace the hinges and liftgate strut bracket. On vehicles built from march 3, 2002 through june 23, 2003, the dealers will only replace the hinges. The recall began on september 30, 2004. A postcard was sent to owners on december 27, 2004, advising them that parts are now available. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2002 Ford Mountaineer problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train8
Vehicle Speed Control2
Visibility2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Equipment1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) — 2
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
  • Steering › Column — 1
  • Visibility › Windshield — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
  • Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Ford Mountaineer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 183,000 miles · reported Sep 8, 2014
The contact owns a 2002 ford mountaineer. The contact stated that the transmission gear shift lever on the column was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.
Suspension · at 77,000 miles · reported Nov 27, 2007
I have a 2002 ford explorer and have had to replace wheel bearings and have seen where many others on the internet as well as people I have talked to with the exact same model SUV have had to replace their bearings as well. To me it seems if everyone has had to replace these bearing that there would be a recall. Ford motor company should be forced to replace these parts. It is not only a expensive part it is also a safety risk. I among others do not have the money to replace all those parts. My wife drives this truck everyday and I feel that it is a risk to drive it.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Oct 19, 2007
The contact owns a 2002 ford mountaineer. While driving 35 MPH, the service engine light illuminated and has remained lit. The contact stated that once the reset button was pressed, it triggered the service engine light to illuminate. The dealer inspected the vehicle and was unable to find any failures. The VIN was invalid and the engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 140,708 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Power Train · at 68,000 miles · reported Jul 31, 2007
Transmission started to shudder when shifting, had dealer power flush and fill transmission and reprogram PCM this fixed problem for 3 days, then problem returned. Have now been told that transmission needs to be replaced. Transmission can go out anytime so repairs have to be done at a cost of $3600.00 at dealer.
Power Train · reported Mar 16, 2007
I had to have the transmission in my 2002 mercury mountaineer rebuilt the gears in the transmission went bad it cost me $1400 for parts and labor to have it rebuilt I bought this vehicle in march 2003 I contacted ford motor company on several occasions to see if there is some kind of defect in their transmissions.I keep getting the same old sound and dance from their customer service department. The mechanic who rebuild my transmission told me that this is not an isloted incident. He said that this is a common problen with ford cars and trucks especialy mountaineers and the ford explorer.so I…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Ford Mountaineer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Ford Mountaineer: 04V-442 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ford Mountaineer?

Owners report power train problems most often (8 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.