Mercury Mountaineer recalls and problems
11 recalls and 1,274 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
1,274
Crashes reported
69
Fires reported
29
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Mercury Mountaineer by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mountaineer | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Mountaineer | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Mountaineer | 1 | 96 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 0 | 81 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 1 | 117 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 0 | 82 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 0 | 210 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 0 | 152 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 2 | 372 | 17 | 7 | 38 | 0 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 3 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 6 | 123 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
Most reported Mercury Mountaineer problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 374 | |
| Structure | 274 | |
| Electrical System | 136 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 107 | |
| Seats | 104 | |
| Suspension | 72 | |
| Steering | 56 | |
| Visibility | 56 | |
| Air Bags | 53 |
All Mercury Mountaineer recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V-161 | Apr 20, 2010 | 2010 | Seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual… |
| 09V-399 | Oct 13, 2009 | 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury… |
| 07V-453 | Sep 26, 2007 | 2008 | Power Train | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle… |
| 07V-336 | Aug 3, 2007 | 2000–2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. |
| 05V-520 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2006 | Visibility | On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. |
| 03V-281 | Aug 5, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Seats | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. |
| 03V-280 | Aug 5, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is… |
| 01V-171 | May 24, 2001 | 2002 | Tires | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 18, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 00V-179 | Jul 5, 2000 | 2000 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: 4-door sport utility vehicles equipped with side air bags. |
| 00V-072 | Mar 7, 2000 | 2000 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (A4wd) powertrains. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercury Mountaineer?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer has the most reports (372). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercury Mountaineer have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Mercury Mountaineer model years 2000–2002, 2006, 2008, 2010.
What are the most common Mercury Mountaineer problems?
Owners report power train, structure, electrical system problems most often.