2008 Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (3%)

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (55%)

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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.

2008 Mercury Mountaineer

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74300 mi The DVD player stopped working. The Disc was stuck and wouldn't come out. It was repaired but then later stopped showing on the display. They had to replace the whole thing. 

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD

28450 mi Battery was dead after sitting overnight. Battery replaced under warranty. 
45000 mi

US $247
Climate Control Fan running at high speed all the time. Dealer replaced the blower motor control module, which fixed the problem. A/C fan running full speed all the time, replaced fan motor control unit. 

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

80000 mi

US $65
Replace signal flasher to restore audible click while signal is on. Repair was ineffective. 
138000 mi

US $120
A defective alternator after about 140,000 miles. First replacement of alternator 
49000 mi

US $100
Bad ignition switch - replaced. Intermittently did not recognize presence of key, executing easy exit, dome light, and audible ding. 
20000 mi cylinder barrel for the ignition (keys) loose contacts. ie the seat would move and the dome light would come on whilst driving. ignition key was very loose. 
39800 mi

US $90
battery failed to hold a charge. 
48400 mi

US $100
air flow direction was changing from feet and face to windshield after 20 mins of driving on freeway. 
33000 mi ignition switch had to be replaced - easy entry feature was being triggered  

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer Electrical Problems

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