Mercury Mountaineer
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the MERCURY MOUNTAINEER produced?
- The MERCURY MOUNTAINEER is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 020402 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Some explorer sport as well as other models may exhibit fuild leaks from the front axle vent tube. *tt
- 002001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Concerns with hesitation on acceleration or turning on vehicles built through 8/15/2000 and 6/30/2000 - lack of fuel pressure. *jb
- 12115 - TIRES: Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during maintenance intervals. *mjs
- BC9642961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt
- BC5227961001 - AIR BAGS: Information for air bag dtc B1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt
- BC5226961001 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Tools for setting pinion depth on the 9.75 & 10.25 inch axle are different than the ones specified on page 205-02-88 of the 1997 service manual. *tt
- BC5224961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt
- BC5220961001 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Information on servicing vehicles with fluid leak from the front axle vent. Revised cover pt# f6tz-4033-ba. *tt
- BC5218961001 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE: Information on stowing the spare tire stowage. *tt
- BC5217961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt
- BC5214961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD: Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt
- BC5213961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on performing p/p text hx1 or hx39 on the emission system. *tt
- BC5212961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT: Information on normal cold/cool temperature operation of the liftgate cylinder system. *tt
- BC5209961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS: Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt
- BC5207961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt
- BC5204961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes P0300 thru P0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt
- BC5198961001 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt
- BC5190961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt
- BC5186961001 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt
- BC5185961001 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4l. *tt
- BC5183961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.E. Rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt
- BC5182961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt
- BC5181961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt
- BC5176961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt
- BC5175961001 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt
- BC5174961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt
- BC5075961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt
- BC4854961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt
- BC4651961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. May be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt
- BC0718961021 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt
Vehicle Documentation
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20110509 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury mountaineer. While driving various speeds, all four windows failed to operate when using the control button. In addition, the headlights failed to illuminate when driving and the windshield wipers also failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the hilltop auto plaza ford dealer located in richmond, ca where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper module box failed. The headlights and windows needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the windshield module box was replaced four times; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,429.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000720 |
A small piece of tread started coming off the rear firestone tire as consumer was pulling over the tread separated and the tire blewout, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
| No | No | N | None | None |
Firestone atx tires experienced cracking and tread separation, consumer requests reimbursement. *slc
| No | No | N | None | None |
Consumer while looking at vehicle noticed that the sway bar bracket was hanging off. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *mr