2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,750 miles

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problem #2

Mar 162004

Mountaineer 4WD 6-cyl

  • 86,500 miles
My graphich display (clock/radio stations, mode) stopped working on my radio. The auto shop has replaced the radio twice with the same results. All cabling and fuses were checked and certified okay. All other components are working except for the display. Help!!!!

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 012003

Mountaineer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Cd player does not work and graphical display not working. Had identical problem in Sept/Oct 2002. Under extended warranty. Paid $100 for new radio. Happened again Dec 2003 - same thing cd stopped working and graphical display not working. Replaced - Sept/Oct 2002. Now same problem with new one.

- Waterbury, CT, USA