8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,020
Average Mileage:
81,750 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. rear end and bearing in the right tire had to be replaced (1 reports)
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problem #2

Apr 132006

Mountaineer Limited 4.2V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

the rear end began to make a rumbling noise i could not even hear the radio playing. the bearing on the left side was making noise also and guess what its making the same noise again. I will repair it one last time don't want a car note right now.

- Joenetta R., Atlanta, GA, US

problem #1

Feb 202007

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,500 miles

Wheel bearing failed and it is heat welded to axle. Replaced the right rear wheel hub / brake assembly and spindle. Because of the heat generated, I had to replace my rear brakes also. The repair was $624 but add in the brake job also, it came to almost $900. This failure was on top of the other 2 failures (see other complaints) that cost a total of over $2,250 ...... so far. Hopefully I'll get a sucker ..... I mean buyer to purchase it. Let Ford die off like the Dinosaurs when they make junk like this.

- Keith L., Lafayette, LA, US