2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 252006

Mountaineer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the timing chains on his vehicle were loose, which could cause the engine to fail. While driving 10 mph, he heard a clanking sound on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a Mercury dealer twice, but they would not assist for free. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 85,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

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