10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jan 011997

Mountaineer

  • miles
If driving through a puddle right front wheel splashes water onto serpetine belt, resulting in temporary loss of power steering control/ alternator charge, and air conditioning. Vehicle has been checked by dealer, who advised consumer that since there was no recall it was not their problem.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #5

May 102000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer stated A/C was not blowing cold.

- Monroe, CT, USA

problem #4

May 102000

Mountaineer

  • miles
Consumer stated A/C was not blowing cold.

- Monroe, CT, USA

problem #3

Jan 302002

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
While driving air conditioner compressor leaks, has been replaced once, and continues to leak.

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

problem #2

May 241997

Mountaineer

  • miles
Air conditioning--O ring.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 011996

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A/C blower fan failed.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA