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2004 Mercury Mountaineer repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2004 Mercury Mountaineer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Missouri, United States Oct 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Dec 201066000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2013120000 miUS $7 | Driver side sun visor bracket plastic shattered. Fabricated replacement bracket out of surviving pieces and jb weld putty. | ||
| Sep 2014135000 mi | EGR pressure code. Check engine light. Not effecting vehicle performance. | ||
| May 2015143000 mi | Differential whine | ||
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010111000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 200873000 mi | TPMS Tire Valve Stem faulty, reports tire inflation level low. Tire is fully inflated. Pinion seal leaking and rear axle seal leaking | ||
| Dec 200874000 miUS $810 | Both front wheel hubs needed to be replaced due to a loud gear whinning noise coming from the front of the vehicle Changed both front wheels hubs due to high whining noise | ||
| May 200981000 miUS $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 201099200 miUS $169 | Starter Motor not working, wire corroded & broke. Tire pressure sensor needed to be replaced on 1 tire. | ||
| Mar 2011115000 miUS $800 | Upper & Lower Balls Joints, Sway Bar bushings, Sway Bar end links | ||
| Aug 2011123000 miUS $275 | Sway bar bushings & end link bushings replaced | ||
| May 2013157300 miUS $350 | Both Idler Pulleys need to be replaced. Bearings were shot. | ||
| Jan 2014152800 miUS $290 | The starter quit working and was replaced. | ||
| May 2015179300 miUS $100 | The hood latch rusted and became inoperable. | ||
| Feb 2016181300 miUS $210 | ABS Light stays illuminated, Wheel Hub w/ sensor needed to be replaced. Engine would skip on cylinder #8. Spark plug & coil was replaced. Engine oil filter adaptor was leaking oil through the gasket. The gasket was replace & oil change performed. | ||
| Mar 2018204000 miUS $1200 | Replaced muffler and tailpipe Replaced brake pads and brake rotors. Replaced all four strut assemblies and front right wheel hub | ||
| Apr 2018204000 miUS $50 | Oil Filter adaptor developed another leak. I went to a new repair shop to have the gasket replaced. | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201196000 miUS $180 | LFT FRONT HUB BEARING MAKING NOISE. REPLACED HUB ASSEMBLY, PROBLEM SOLVED.(DIY) | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010107000 miUS $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 | ||
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Mountaineer in New Jersey, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201477000 miUS $175 | Rusted exhaust flange, replaced with new split clamp | ||
| Jan 2015US $261 | Driver's side visor and vanity light detached from mounting structure. Needed to replace visor mount and rewire vanity light. Visor was hanging and needed to be taped to roof liner in order to drive car without obstructing driver vision. | ||
| Jul 201580000 miUS $276 | Battery would not retain a charge. Alternator was found to be faulty and was replaced. | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Nov 201089000 miUS $500 | Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Apr 201196000 miUS $1100 | Cracked flywheel replaced Cracked flywheel replaced | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201191600 miUS $550 | Car was idling rough and stalling at stops. CE light on. Fuel Pressure sensor failed, promptly diagnosed and replaced. Part had to be ordered through Ford dealer, no aftermarket part. | ||
| Apr 2012102000 miUS $300 | Upper right ball joint | ||
| Jun 2012105000 miUS $650 | had to replace both front end wheel bearings. | ||
| Feb 2014128000 miUS $420 | Won't start. Got full tuneup (plugs and wires) and changed fuel filter | ||
| Aug 2014134000 miUS $180 | Mass air flow sensor failed | ||
| Mercury Mountaineer in New York, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2009100000 miUS $600 | REAR WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Sep 2009105000 miUS $500 | REPLACE BALL JOINTS AND FRONT PINION SEAL | ||
| Jan 2010115000 miUS $300 | ALTERNATOR AND THERMOSTAT FOR COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| Feb 2010119000 miUS $500 | wheel bearing failure | ||
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