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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
95000 mi
US $3200
Complete trans rebuild. Weak transmission. rnThis is a very common problem with Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer.
46200 mi
Transmission fluid leaking from vent tube. Dealer unable to find cause.
50900 mi
Replace transmission lines (dealer noticed leak while doing brakes), repair transmission cooler lines, transmission service including new fluid and filter, replace fuel filter.
55000 mi
US $409
Leaking transmission cooler lines.
56000 mi
US $2520
Hard shifts, intermittent "check transmission" and "overdrive" lights. Dealer re-sleeved the servo bores.
58000 mi
US $350
Hard shifting, transmission light was on. Dealer replaced transmission main control valve.
59200 mi
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.
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