10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,819 miles

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problem #3

Jun 112003

Mountaineer 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,980 miles
Bracket on left side of lift gate broke, the lift gate detached from the bracket and cylinders. The lift gate fell on my upper body as a result I have been seeking medical attention. PE04045.pco

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 202001

Mountaineer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 883 miles
The vehicle transmission slipped, jumped and made clunking noises. The steering column locked up. The rear hatch fell onto the consumers head which resulted in retinal detachment and balance trouble. PE04045.pco

- Dover, DE, USA

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problem #1

May 192001

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving and noticed door ajar light was on. She pulled over, shut off engine, and got out of vehicle with remote, key in ignition. Consumer noticed side doors closed, and walked to rear of vehicle and pushed remote to release liftgate. Instantly, window exploded, a metal piece on bottom of tailgate fell off. Vehicle has been at dealer since that day, still trying to rid vehicle of glass. Cannot give consumer a reason why this happened. Consumer is considering lemon law. Purchased veh. 04/01 and within 1000 miles (05/01), attempting to open glass, glass shattered. Will get VIN and dob_06142004_pco PE04045.pco

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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