2006 Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006

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2006 Mercury Mountaineer repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (2%)

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2006 Mercury Mountaineer transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $300
Torque converter acting up. Drained and flushed system. 
24000 mi Had TSB 07-23-2 6R60 performed on my vehicle. While it did eliminate the bump stop when down shifting. the slippage while moving forward was not completely eliminated although it is much improved. 
33000 mi Replaced transmission shifter assembly. 
71500 mi

US $1200
choking at speed 40 mpg to 55 mpg. They changed some spark plugs drained trans fluid & air filter still not fixed. I HAD TO tell dealer needs a torque converter. They had no clue. They're "out of stock" of torque converters. hmmmm funny. 

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2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

108600 mi

US $3500
Transmission failure 
114500 mi

US $200
Leak in seal 

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2006 Mercury Mountaineer Transmission Problems

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