8.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,250 miles

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problem #2

Aug 192003

Mountaineer 8-cyl

  • miles
The problem persisted and concern with stalled vehicle, serviced and problem still continue. These problems elevated to vehicle stalling, the alternator was replaced, there were continuous occurrences of the battery fail/check engine indicator light, vibration when braking, and the torque converter locked. The consumer requested a new lease and or early termination of the lease.

- Wesley Hills, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012004

Mountaineer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,501 miles
While driving on the highway at 65 mph suddenly made a wining like song, then stopped accelerating and stalled. Consumer was able to coast over to the truck medium. Then, it was then towed to a dealership. It indicated that this occurred because a catalytic converter was plugged. Dealership was going to replace the plugged catalytic converter part, but was having difficulties finding the part.

- Wichita, KS, USA

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