2002 Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2002

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

148000 mi

US $1700
Plastic intake manifold cracked, well known problem for the 4.6l v8 ford engines 

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

195900 mi

US $700
Vacuum leak 
48400 mi

US $65
Thermostat locked up. No heat. 
135000 mi

US $260
Belt tensioner needed replacement. 
167900 mi

US $700
Cracked intake manifold 

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

160000 mi

US $600
fuel pump replaced 
166000 mi

US $515
water tube broke. 
133000 mi

US $2200
TIMING CHAINS TENSIONERS!!! 

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer Engine Problems

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