Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Mountaineer are official communications between Mercury & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

STEERING

• TSB #0538

  Date Announced:

  FEB 21, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012950

  INCREASED TURNING EFFORT DURING LOW SPEED SHARP TURNS FALSE 4X4 ENGAGEMENT. *EH Read More »

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

• TSB #051710

  Date Announced:

  OCT 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018064

  NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. *TT Read More »

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #050618

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016789

  REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC Read More »

ENGINE (PWS)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-12-7-4

  Date Announced:

  JUL 10, 2012

  NHTSA ID:

  #10045340

  FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

• TSB #041601

  Date Announced:

  NOV 14, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018745

  WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

• TSB #051016

  Date Announced:

  JUN 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017931

  NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18573

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017882

  NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0539

  Date Announced:

  FEB 21, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012953

  MIL ON AND/ OR RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE DTCS P0300-P0308 P0316 AND OR P0171/P0174 4.6L ENGINE. *EH Read More »

• TSB #04225

  Date Announced:

  DEC 31, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013399

  THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE ON TIP IN VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/4/2004 EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE. *EH Read More »

• TSB #042112

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013383

  ROUGH IDLE IN DRIVE. *EH Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

• TSB #07212

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 2007

  NHTSA ID:

  #10023943

  SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. Read More »

• TSB #0531

  Date Announced:

  FEB 21, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012947

  MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT Read More »

• TSB #031404

  Date Announced:

  AUG 23, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011162

  ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

• TSB #042115

  Date Announced:

  OCT 31, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013388

  FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *EH Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

• TSB #05213

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019379

  MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *TT Read More »

• TSB #06167

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021052

  MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB Read More »

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #05612

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017898

  DELAYED OR HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS - 5R55S TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 09/23/2004. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04268

  Date Announced:

  DEC 31, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014277

  INCREASED EFFORT DURING LOW SPEED SHARP TURNS ON 4X4 VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #04B22

  Date Announced:

  MAY 27, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013306

  IMPROPERLY FORMULATED TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT, OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE DELAYED/HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B22. 5R55S/E & 5R44E TRANSMISSION FLUID ADDITIVE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

• TSB #042107

  Date Announced:

  DEC 13, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014086

  GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04217

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013369

  GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

• TSB #042212

  Date Announced:

  NOV 15, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013398

  GEAR SELECTOR LEVER - INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

• TSB #18815

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018069

  A TINY CRACK, OR CRACKS, AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG HOLE. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #0537

  Date Announced:

  JUN 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10012952

  DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #06216

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014100

  LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #05618

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017892

  REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

• TSB #TSB-08-19-3

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028736

  FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

• TSB #TSB-08-19-3

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028736

  FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE Read More »

• TSB #04105

  Date Announced:

  JUN 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10008994

  AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #051017

  Date Announced:

  OCT 31, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016904

  SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ON WITH PCM DTC P0463, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC B1201 AND OR FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY-VEHICLES BUILT 8/2/2004 THROUGH 4/7/2005. *SC Read More »

• TSB #04219

  Date Announced:

  JUN 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013371

  MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) LAMPS ON WITH BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 AND P2135. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0561

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017905

  WRENCH LAMP ON AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) STORED. *TT Read More »

• TSB #18381

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10013319

  OPEN FUSE F2.20 (5 AMP) AND/OR F2.1 (30 AMP) WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #05262

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018937

  MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 WITH OR WITHOUT VARIOUS DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS AND/OR ADDITIONAL DTCS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04197

  Date Announced:

  NOV 15, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010717

  MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0172 AND/OR P0175. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

• TSB #18171

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011342

  NO CRANK/NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING (32F/0C). *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

• TSB #061710

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021038

  MIL ON WITH P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB Read More »

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

• TSB #05136

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016832

  BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND AN INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LAMP. *TT Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

• TSB #04189

  Date Announced:

  DEC 13, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014062

  REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

• TSB #042421

  Date Announced:

  JUN 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014138

  SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE

• TSB #TSB 19-2026

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10155551

  Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »

• TSB #TSB 19-2026

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10156863

  Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »

• TSB #042616

  Date Announced:

  DEC 31, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014310

  WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #0485

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10008546

  LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED. SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04251

  Date Announced:

  DEC 27, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014165

  ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04255

  Date Announced:

  DEC 27, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014183

  RATTLING NOISE - RIGHT FRONT FENDER WHILE DRIVING. *TT Read More »

TIRES

• TSB #0637

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019384

  LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT Read More »

• TSB #052624

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018938

  VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT Read More »

WHEELS

• TSB #052624

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10018938

  VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT Read More »

SEATS

• TSB #05416

  Date Announced:

  MAR 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014664

  FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING. *TT Read More »

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

• TSB #05419

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017904

  FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #04262

  Date Announced:

  MAR 07, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014671

  FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #TSB 19-2026

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10156863

  Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »