10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jan 042000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • miles
As I parked the vehicle in the garage, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. I exited the vehicle and observed flames in the upper part of the left front wheel well. I put out the fire but was unable to open the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined the fire had started in the relay/fuse box located in the left rear of the engine compartment. I asked both the dealership and my insurance company (united services automobile association), if a recall or technical service bulletin and been issued by Ford concerning this type of incident. I have not received a reply from either.

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011996

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuses for windshield wipers shorted.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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