10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Apr 092001

Mountaineer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I heard on the radio that there is an investigation into 2002 my Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer that seems to have the same problem. I have had it to the dealership several times and they refuse to admit there is a problem.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

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problem #4

Dec 012001

Mountaineer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer noticed while traveling at any speed gas pedal would stick. Dealer have been contacted. Mr this condition increased to 2 to 4 times a day. Dealer could not find anything wrong.

- Edison, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Feb 072002

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While leaving parking lot, accelerater pedal became stuck. Driver came to a stop by hitting other cars. Air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown.

- Gainsville, GA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 252000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle slowed down instead. Took to dealer who found transmission needed to be replaced. Ford will replace it with remanufactured transmission. Traveling at 30-40 mph, the transmission slipped badly.

- Manteno, IL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 252000

Mountaineer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle started to slow down instead. Took vehicle to dealer who found that transmission needed to be replaced. Ford replaced it with remanufactured transmission. At a speed of 30 to 40 mph, the transmission slips and was replaced.

- Manteno, IL, USA

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