2005 Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2005

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2005 Mercury Mountaineer repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (2%)

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2005 Mercury Mountaineer suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Mercury Mountaineer

Engine not specified

181000 mi

US $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. 

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2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

77000 mi

US $2175
replaced entire steering system 
49000 mi

US $120
Squeak under drivers side. Turned out to be bushings. Replaced, and car runs fine. 
153000 mi

US $120
Broken Sway bar. Both Connectors replaced. 
86000 mi

US $350
inner hub bearing replaced. Driver's/Front 
90000 mi Replaced inner tie rod. Passenger side. 
110000 mi

US $70
Upper & lower ball joints changed. Drivers side. 

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2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

107000 mi Upper and lower control arms. 

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2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

81000 mi

US $2000
wheel bearings replaced rear, front wheel bearing housings replaced rear differential bearings replaced 
90500 mi

US $1050
New struts and springs all the way around 
116000 mi

US $650
Upper ball joints, front wheel bearings,  
120000 mi

US $350
plus upper ball joints 

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2005 Mercury Mountaineer Suspension Problems

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