2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,299 miles

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problem #5

Jun 062013

Mountaineer 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated when attempting to the close the rear liftgate, the right side support hinge fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 9/4/13 the consumer stated when he raised the liftgate, it came down and the emblem cracked. The right hinge broke and the right rod froze.

- Temple, TX, USA

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problem #4

May 232007

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,494 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the rear driver's side wheel bearing was replaced 3 times within 16 months. On October 1, 2008, while driving out of the driveway at an unknown speed, she heard a loud noise. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the rear driver's side wheel bearing failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven on dirt roads, only in the city. She feels that either the wheel bearing is defective or the Ford dealer did not properly correct the previous failures. The Ford dealer stated that the vehicle is out of warranty and the wheel bearing is only good for 12,000 miles. The manufacturer took a report and stated that they will forward her information to the dealer. From there, the dealer will determine if the vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 74,494 and current mileage was 104,000. Updated 11/14/08 the driver side visor was hanging down, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends were replaced. The rear hatch window cracked. The vehicle would crank, but it would not start. Updated 11/18/08.

- Milford , MI, USA

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problem #3

Mar 012005

Mountaineer

  • miles
'recall campaign' Mercury Mountaineer 2003 for liftgate hinges, parts not available. The consumer has been unable to get the recall repair done, because the parts were unavailable.

- Waycross, GA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 112004

Mountaineer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,000 miles
The consumer has been unable to get the part for the liftgate. NHTSA liftgate bracket recall 04V442000. Liftgate repaired on 2/3/05.

- Galena, IL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 152004

Mountaineer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
Consumer states there is a crack in the plastic molding around the rear liftgate glass. Consumer is concerned that the crack may cause the glass to fall out. The dealer was notified.

- Laurel, MD, USA

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