2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,000 miles

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problem #2

May 082005

Mountaineer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
Was driving and the SUV threw itself into 4 wheel drive low, causing rapid deceleration of vehicle. It was raining and it happened without warning. Ford has special service messages #508000 drive line trasfer case concerns. Contact has concerns about not being notified by manufacturer about problem.SUV is at dealer now and is still under warranty. Contact says is is very dangerous when this happens in traffic and rain.

- Rocklin, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 052003

(reported on)

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Brakes failed seven times within 70,000 miles. An independent mechanic determined that the GEM control module was the problem. When the GEM control module malfunctioned, the brakes failed, and the 4-wheel drive didn't operate. Also, windshield wipers operated intermittently.

- Mays Landing, NJ, USA

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