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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 265 repairs.
Mercury Mountaineer transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $100 |
Hard shifting from park into reverse and sometimes shifting into drive. Occasionally hard down shifting when approaching a traffic light. |
2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 87000 mi US $2675 |
The transmission failed. The transmission was rebuilt. |
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| 92000 mi | Hesitates to upshift into higher gear causing jerky operation. |
| 94000 mi | still hesitates at gear transfer. they put a lube into it and said it needs time to work its way in. this was after rebuilding the transmission. |
| 96000 mi | same problem |
2007 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 116300 mi US $900 |
The transmission slipped going from 3-4 and then it would slam into gear. Found metal in pan so transmission has to be removed and gone through to find where metal came from. |
2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Torque converter acting up. Drained and flushed system. |
| 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. |
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 |
2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| 46200 mi | Transmission fluid leaking from vent tube. Dealer unable to find cause. |
| 50900 mi | Replace transmission lines (dealer noticed leak while doing brakes), repair transmission cooler lines, transmission service including new fluid and filter, replace fuel filter. |
| 55000 mi US $409 |
Leaking transmission cooler lines. |
| 56000 mi US $2520 |
Hard shifts, intermittent "check transmission" and "overdrive" lights. Dealer re-sleeved the servo bores. |
| 58000 mi US $350 |
Hard shifting, transmission light was on. Dealer replaced transmission main control valve. |
| 59200 mi | Transmission light came on (recurring problem), accompanied by hard shifting. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem, advised bringing the vehicle back next time light comes on, without turning vehicle off. |
| 95000 mi US $3200 |
Complete trans rebuild. Weak transmission. rnThis is a very common problem with Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer. |
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 143000 mi | Differential whine |
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| 73000 mi | Pinion seal leaking and rear axle seal leaking |
| 111000 mi US $703 |
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. |
| 107000 mi US $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
| 105000 mi US $500 |
REPLACE BALL JOINTS AND FRONT PINION SEAL |
| 95000 mi US $994 |
Cracked flywheel replaced |
2002 Mercury Mountaineer
Engine not specified
| 110000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission was rebuilt |
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| 139000 mi US $1600 |
The car monitor stated transmission needs to be serviced. I had a rebuilt transmission put in be Ford Company. It has a 3 year warrantee. I have a contract on my car, they paid $2600.00 on my bill. |
| 162700 mi | About every 3 months this car does back to the shop. It leaks transmittion oil. It is now May 9, 2015, it leaking oil again. |
| 86000 mi US $1500 |
Torque Converter and Passenger side rear wheel bearing. |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Rear differential pinion bearings. |
| 68000 mi US $2000 |
A transmission gear broke. Had to have the transmission rebuilt. |
2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 111000 mi US $270 |
Left front axle. |
| 123000 mi US $3800 |
Transmission replaced along w/trans cooler - |
| 120000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission failure. |
| 150000 mi US $950 |
Wheels won't turn separately |
| 73000 mi US $2700 |
automatic transmission failed. |
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