2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,189 miles

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problem #3

Nov 302003

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 129,000 miles
While driving, the vehicle began to drive rough and make noises. The driver pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed fluid leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer which determined that the transmission casing had a large hole. The transmission must be replaced.

- Hempstead, NY, USA

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problem #2

Apr 182003

Mountaineer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,568 miles
1998 Mercury Mountaineer transmission repairs. There was no third gear and the transmission had to be replaced. Engine light stayed on and the egr sensor had to be replaced.

- Willowick, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 011999

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving heard a grinding noise. Had it repaired, grinding happened again. Currently, consumer can't put in drive only second.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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