Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer

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Mercury Mountaineer repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

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Mercury Mountaineer brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD

201000 mi

US $675
Replace pads and rotors on all 4 wheels. 

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2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

86000 mi

US $1500
Replace rear pads and rotors $600 Repair hydraulic brake line for front passenger caliper. $150 

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2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

134000 mi

US $27
Shifter relay malfunction. Would not release from park when the brake was depressed. 

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2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

204000 mi Replaced brake pads and brake rotors. 

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2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

96000 mi

US $400
Rear traction control sensor failed at the same time the brakes were replaced. 
210000 mi

US $400
ABS and AdvancTrac Lights on - Replaced both front hub assemblies. Also rotors and brake pads. Self performed in 4.5 hours. Not difficult. 
106300 mi

US $300
Parking brakes cables and pivots Rear brake caliper seized two weeks later. Replaced both rear calipers. 

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1999 Mercury Mountaineer

Engine not specified

180000 mi

US $25
Brake pedal switch failed, could not shift out of Park. $25 part at Autozone, less than 10 minutes to change in the driveway. 

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1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $500
Rotors and calipers replaced  

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Mercury Mountaineer Brake Problems

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