Mercury Mountaineer Problems and Repair Histories
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Mercury Mountaineer Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | TPMS sensor failed in right rear wheel. Replaced. Battery was dead after sitting overnight. Battery replaced under warranty. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Vanity mirror cover installed Visor Vanity Mirror cover came off. Part ordered. |
| Aug | 2011 | 45000 | 247 | A/C fan running full speed all the time, replaced fan motor control unit. |
| Dec | 2012 | 61000 | 986 | Driver's side exhaust manifold "ticking" from a leak and was replaced. Belt tensioner pully was also making a noise and replaced at the same time |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | bank 4 coil went bad due to water getting inside the socket well. Have a slight knocking sound from motor I'm being told is normal but should not be, Ive never heard a motor sound like this one and 2008 at that. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 64700 | 75 | Changed the spark plugs + fuel and air filter. |
| Aug | 2012 | 78000 | 275 | Had to replace main heater hose, special part, dealer only item, $200 cheepest online. $75 for labor. Clamp was just seeping coolant but can't use regular hose clamps because Ford chose plastic clamps. The whole assy. had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | cylinder barrel for the ignition (keys) loose contacts. ie the seat would move and the dome light would come on whilst driving. ignition key was very loose. |
| Jun | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | clanking noise from underneath metal on metal. changed out the front ball joints under the Original Warranty. |
| Jan | 2012 | 32700 | 90 | battery failed to hold a charge. |
| Oct | 2012 | 39000 | 100 | After a radiator flush at the dealership, my radiator started leaking. Took the car back to dealer and they pressured tested the radiator to confirm a leak in the seam. My extended warranty covered the repair except for the $100 deductible. |
| Feb | 2013 | 42000 | 101 | Check engine light came on during a 90 mile trip. Took it to dealer and they discovered that the thermostat was stuck open. Replaced thermostat. |
| Mercury Mountaineer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | ignition switch had to be replaced - easy entry feature was being triggered |
| Apr | 2011 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 49000 | 100 | Bad ignition switch - replaced. Intermittently did not recognize presence of key, executing easy exit, dome light, and audible ding. |
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 92000 | 0 | Hesitates to upshift into higher gear causing jerky operation. |
| Aug | 2012 | 94700 | 0 | still hesitates at gear transfer. they put a lube into it and said it needs time to work its way in. this was after rebuilding the transmission. |
| Sep | 2012 | 96000 | 0 | same problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 160000 | 420 | radiator was leaking antifreeze and trans fluid |
| Mar | 2013 | 162000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Cover hinge broke on the vanity mirror leaving vanity mirror light in visor on all the time. Had to replace entire visor to clear problem. Cost of parts was $68 to replace it myself. |
| May | 2012 | 64000 | 300 | Noise in rear end |
| Nov | 2012 | 70000 | 0 | Roaring noise from right front and rear axle- wheel bearings replaced under extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 78000 | 75 | did not start,appeared that battery was dead as all dash lights and radio was out. after 1 hour starded and ran fine. dealer could not find problem |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 174000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 176000 | 0 | Front door won't unlock, car fob won't work, right side back door won't open from inside (child safety lock malfunction). |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 41000 | 1400 | Rear wiper motor |
| Sep | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 64000 | 0 | The air conditioner was blowing hot air when it was on cool. They checked it and had to order a part. The next visit will be on Tuesday 9/21 to fix the problem. A/C repaired on Tuesday, September 21. |
| Oct | 2010 | 64000 | 100 | Parts were ordered problems was fixed. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Performed TSB 07-23-2 to correct "bump Stop" and other shifting problems. Repaired cold start surge problem. Repaired cruise control problem. Repaired broken CD player with a replacement unit. |
| May | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Replaced transmission shifter assembly. Retractable running boards were ordered for both sides of the Mountaineer due to corrosion from the road salt of the past winter. All four wheel center caps have corrosion on them. |
| Jun | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Both left and right power running boards were replaced due to corrosion. All four wheel center caps were replaced due to corrosion. |
| Jan | 2011 | 69000 | 350 | Replaced positive and negative battery cable assembly due to corrosion on positive battery post. Battery was also replaced because case was cracked at positive post. |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | New seal to sunroof. |
| Oct | 2012 | 106000 | 300 | Torque converter acting up. Drained and flushed system. |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | TSB to remap transmission shift patterns to stop hard downshifts at slow speed. Cracked coolant hose replaced |
| Sep | 2009 | 42000 | 100 | Cracked housing on rear wheel speed sensor, causing ABS/TC light to go on at speeds over 60mph |
| Sep | 2012 | 89000 | 400 | Replace rear shocks and struts |
2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Electric switch for moonroof shorted out due to water incursion. Repaired at no charge by dealer. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | 1000 | Radiator developed a leak along seam, would not hold pressure had to be replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 94500 | 200 | Tie rod end replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 124000 | 0 | Car shuts off while driving, sometimes while accelerating, other times while cruising. |
| Mar | 2011 | 149000 | 20 | condensation in sparkplug area |
| Feb | 2012 | 158000 | 0 | condensation in sparkplug area again, just dry it out |
2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 86000 | 350 | inner hub bearing replaced. Driver's/Front |
| Aug | 2010 | 86000 | 0 | Replaced inner tie rod. Passenger side. |
| Sep | 2011 | 110000 | 70 | Upper & lower ball joints changed. Drivers side. Air pressure sensor warning light. Replaced two sensors. Warning light still on after 400 miles. |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Transmission fluid leaking from vent tube. Dealer unable to find cause. |
| Aug | 2010 | 51300 | 0 | Replace front and rear brake pads, machine rotors. Replace transmission lines (dealer noticed leak while doing brakes), repair transmission cooler lines, transmission service including new fluid and filter, replace fuel filter. |
| Dec | 2011 | 55000 | 409 | Leaking transmission cooler lines. Malfunctioning tire pressure sensor. |
| Jun | 2012 | 56000 | 2520 | Hard shifts, intermittent "check transmission" and "overdrive" lights. Dealer re-sleeved the servo bores. |
| Oct | 2012 | 58000 | 350 | Hard shifting, transmission light was on. Dealer replaced transmission main control valve. |
| Feb | 2013 | 59000 | 0 | Transmission light came on (recurring problem), accompanied by hard shifting. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem, advised bringing the vehicle back next time light comes on, without turning vehicle off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 49000 | 120 | Squeak under drivers side. Turned out to be bushings. Replaced, and car runs fine. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 66000 | 20 | CEL came on 2 days after I bought the truck-dang!. Autozone diagnosed code as low coolant temp. I bought a thermostat and gallon of antifreeze at my local mom & pop parts store and replaced the thermostat in under an hour in my garage. |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 111000 | 703 | Rear wheel bearings reamed out for the fourth time. Replaced all bearings, seals, rear end housing, and ajdusted the ring gear and pinion. Grooved axle unnoticed in previous repair causing seal failure. The loss of lubricant caused the failure of wheel bearings. Required replacement of carrier bearings, wheel bearings, ring gear and pinion, and all seals. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 107000 | 350 | Planetary gear came loose in the t/case and started to break links on the chain. I have pics send email, if wanted. Replaced with a used unit by the aftermarket warrantee company |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 73000 | 0 | TPMS Tire Valve Stem faulty, reports tire inflation level low. Tire is fully inflated. Pinion seal leaking and rear axle seal leaking |
| Dec | 2008 | 73000 | 810 | Changed both front wheels hubs due to high whining noise |
| May | 2009 | 81000 | 249 | Engine starter motor needed to be replaced due to a dead spot. Truck would randomly refused to start due to no starter motor activity |
| May | 2010 | 100000 | 169 | Starter Motor not working, wire corroded & broke. Tire pressure sensor needed to be replaced on 1 tire. |
| Mar | 2011 | 115000 | 800 | Upper & Lower Balls Joints, Sway Bar bushings, Sway Bar end links |
| Aug | 2011 | 123000 | 275 | Sway bar bushings & end link bushings replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 600 | REAR WHEEL BEARING | |
| Sep | 2009 | 500 | REPLACE BALL JOINTS AND FRONT PINION SEAL | |
| Jan | 2010 | 300 | ALTERNATOR AND THERMOSTAT FOR COOLING SYSTEM | |
| Feb | 2010 | 119000 | 500 | wheel bearing failure |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 59000 | 100 | Radio ceased working. |
| Apr | 2009 | 73000 | 200 | Brake pads and rotors replaced because it was time. |
| Jun | 2012 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 87500 | 450 | Wheel bearing was approx. $450. And rotors approx.. $350. |
| Jul | 2012 | 101000 | 1100 | Ball Joint Wheel Bearing, ABS Pressure Sensor. |
| Dec | 2012 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 175000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 181000 | 390 | Unsteady wandering ride. Had alignment, technician said needed new struts. Replaced rear struts - $325.00 + $65.00 for alignment - Self performed in 8.0 hours. Difficult. |
| Jan | 2012 | 208000 | 90 | CEL on for EGR malfunction - Replaced EGR with new Motorcraft EGR. Self performed in 1 hour. easy. |
| Feb | 2012 | 210000 | 400 | ABS and AdvancTrac Lights on - Replaced both front hub assemblies. Also rotors and brake pads. Self performed in 4.5 hours. Not difficult. |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 78000 | 1400 | Front wheel bearings. Rear brakes. |
| Dec | 2011 | 97000 | 2300 | new front end. new rear wheel bearing, new front rotors and pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 170000 | 400 | Left and Right Upper and Lower control arms, ball joints and bushings, sway bar link kits front left and right |
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 2000 | A transmission gear broke. Had to have the transmission rebuilt. | |
| Jun | 2007 | 500 | A band in the wheel bearing broke. Mechanic said it was rusted out and wouldn't be surprised if the rest went soon. | |
| Apr | 2010 | 96000 | 305 | Master switch for the power windows on the driver side had to be replaced. Rolled window down would not roll back up. |
| Mercury Mountaineer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 118000 | 900 | shift lever disconnected from steering column |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 117000 | 250 | Windshield wiper motor replaced. |
| Sep | 2008 | 120000 | 1700 | Transmission failure. |
| Jul | 2009 | 140000 | 0 | Crunching sound when turns front wheels |
| Aug | 2010 | 150000 | 950 | Wheels won't turn separately |
| Dec | 2010 | 160000 | 600 | fuel pump replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 166000 | 515 | water tube broke. |
| Oct | 2011 | 167000 | 1 | Engine light. Pending decision on repair or trade car |
| Dec | 2011 | 167000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Mountaineer in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 270 | Left front axle. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 123000 | 3800 | Transmission replaced along w/trans cooler - |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 139000 | 300 | Upper and lower front ball joints had excessive play. LH lower ball joint damaged making excessive noise. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 73000 | 2700 | automatic transmission failed. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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