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

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problem #5

Jan 302001

Mountaineer

  • miles
Constumer stated that there is a whining noise when turning wheel all the way to the left or right at slow speeds, dealer replaced the alternator.

- Monroe, CT, USA

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problem #4

Jan 302001

Mountaineer

  • miles
Constumer stated that there is a whining noise when turning wheel all the way to the left or right at slow speeds, dealer replaced the alternator.

- Monroe, CT, USA

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problem #3

Jan 302002

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery light to illuminate on dashboard.

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jan 302002

(reported on)

Mountaineer

  • miles
While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery to go dead. Battery light illuminates on dashboard. Please provdie any further information.

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

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problem #1

May 011996

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Alternator failed.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

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