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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 10 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

86000 mi Sway bar links Changed all 4 struts changed left and right upper ball joints because the protective rubber dust covers were gone.  

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

163000 mi

US $692
Right Rear Wheel Bearing replaced. Upper and lower front ball joints (two and two) needed to be replaced. Upper really bad, lower starting to go. 
164000 mi

US $700
Ball joints, upper and lower, falling apart needed replaced. 
69000 mi

US $500
A band in the wheel bearing broke. Mechanic said it was rusted out and wouldn't be surprised if the rest went soon. 
96000 mi

US $1200
Rear wheels hub bearings. Emergency brake shoes installed at the same time. 
118000 mi

US $900
shift lever disconnected from steering column 

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

140000 mi Crunching sound when turns front wheels 
178000 mi

US $300
Coil broke. 2 in front were replaced 
187000 mi steering column cracked. Cost to repair too high. 

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer Suspension Problems

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