4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,963 miles

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problem #5

Oct 282003

Mountaineer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,500 miles
The display screen on the stereo system no longer works. At times it comes on for a few minutes and then goes out again. This makes it impossible to know what station it is on, the time, adjusting the settings on the speakers, etc. I have talked to others that have this same problem.

- Woodford, VA, USA

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problem #4

Mar 072003

Mountaineer

  • miles
Stereo system console light keeps going out... it has been out for a long time.. now it comes on when it wants to. And its on for about 3 minutes and goes out again and stays out a whole day and comes on the next day for about 3 minutes. My neighbor has the same vehicle and has had the same problem.

- Roxboro, NC, USA

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problem #3

Jun 152003

Mountaineer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,315 miles
The day after taking vehicle from dealer radio lcd screen flashed bright like a photo bulb and has been out ever since, there was a small amount of smoke.

- Essex, IL, USA

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problem #2

Sep 012002

Mountaineer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles
Consumer stated smoke emitted from the steering column while driving.mr the radio was replaced.

- Edison, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Feb 092000

Mountaineer

  • miles
High voltage-discharge (radio), the dealership has not corrected problem.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

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