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Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Safety Reports and Reviews
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Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #856502 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . when coming to a stop engine revs , and pushes forward through intersections. dealer can't find cause of the problem. *ak.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GLADWYNE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Defroster/defogger SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Review #551205 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM . when climate control is set to heat it begins to get warm then starts blowing cold air, dealer has tried to repair but the problem still exist. nlm .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MENOMONIE, WI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 10, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags FrontalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Frontal Review #863531 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 07, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . consumer's daughter was traveling about 35mph and was proceeding into the intersection while light turned green, another vehicle veered into the right side of consumer's vehicle. vehicle flipped twice onto the road, and landed upside down. daughter had to crawl out of driver's side window. upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU52E0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in THOMASVILLE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Review #863531 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 07, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . consumer's daughter was traveling about 35mph and was proceeding into the intersection while light turned green, another vehicle veered into the right side of consumer's vehicle. vehicle flipped twice onto the road, and landed upside down. daughter had to crawl out of driver's side window. upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU52E0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in THOMASVILLE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Flasher UnitMercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Flasher Unit Review #552694 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT . the turn signal curves downward and conacts the driver's left knee turning the right turn signal off due to poor design of the levers. yh.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air BagsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Review #552864 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 07, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . the air bags failed to deploy during the accident. yh.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU52E0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in THOMASVILL, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 29, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Flasher UnitMercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Flasher Unit Review #552694 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT . the turn signal curves downward and conacts the driver's left knee turning the right turn signal off due to poor design of the levers. yh.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #725176 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while sitting in drive ie: at a light the car will start to race and then accelerate and take off the brakes will not stop the car. the only way to stop the car is to put throw it into park. the first two times it happened i thought it was something i had done. however on the third time while pulling out of my driveway the car took off and shoot across the street i was only able to stop it after entering my neighbors' front lawn. i was very fortunate that no cars were coming down the street and no children were nearby. however it did take down part of my driveway fence. of course it was taken back to the dealer they couldn't find anything wrong . then a week and a half later it happens again while sitting at a light twice. the dealer had my car since thurs and can't find anything wrong i'm afraid to go and get it. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LAURELTON, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TiresMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #866811 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . firestone wilderness/atx rear right tire blewout while traveling at 65 mph. dealer has been contacted. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MEXICO, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/beltMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/belt Review #867084 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . vehicle experienced a right rear blowout(tire size p235/75r15/dot # unavailable) while traveling at 45 mph in a 2000 mercury mountaineer, tire was the original equipment, no injuries were reported. replacement was made at dealer, and tire not available for analysis. please provide any further details. *ak firestone atx p235/75/r15 *mw .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P3YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 15, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/belt Review #727454 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . lost complete control of vehicle when 2 right-side tires blew out off rims and left me to drive on only the rims.*ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P3YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in NEW HUDSON, MI. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 01, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/belt Review #727486 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . whil driving approximately 65 mph on wet pavement, the left rear tire blew out and when i was able to pull to the side of the road, the tire was shredded off of the rim. this matches the description of the problem involved in the current firestone recall. the vehicle is owned by ford motor company. i am a ford motor company employee who leases the vehicle from the company. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in DEARBORN, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #727214 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . alarming vibration ford aware of this defect internal memo 11 oct 1996 ford and their dealer will do nothing( dot number: tire size: p235/75 ).Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P2YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in POINT PLEASANT, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #727215 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . alarming vibration ford aware of this defect internal memo 11 oct 1996 ford and their dealer will do nothing( dot number: tire size: p235/75 ).Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P2YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in POINT PLEASANT, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #728320 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . firestone recalled wilderness at from decatur, my tires were not recalled. because of tire losing air pressure and becoming flat, i did not feel safe and purchased 5 new tires; firestone and ford refuses to give me any satisfaction in this matter, as neither of them will reimburse my $571.00 to replace firestone tires!!!( dot number: ?? tire size: p235/75/15 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66E1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #728799 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . although i do not have the recalled firestone tires on my vehicle, i do not feel safe driving it with non-recalled firestone tires. i have tried talking to ford, my selling dealer and firestone dealers to receive credit for my tires towards the purchase of 5 goodyear replacements. i feel that ford made the decision to put firestone tires on my vehicle at the factory and should be required to provide credit towards the purchase of a safer tire. this whole recall is a mess and is confusing, i believe, on purpose. the only thing i hear is how consumers were mis-using the tires. how can you misuse a tire on an suv? the automakers show them driving across the desert, up mountains and through rivers..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P8YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SUNBURY, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Unknown Or OtherMercury Mountaineer 2000 Unknown Or Other Review #726610 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . local news media reported problems with this tire. i've been unable to reach firestone dist. hdqts and was put on hold twice with nhtsa with no answer. local tire dealer didn't satisfy question about inspection. worried about problems in the future. no mentioned safety defect, wants . wants information concerning tire separation. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16 ).Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in NORMAN, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Unknown Or Other Review #552660 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . consumer complaining about a design of interior equipment, the cup holder is too shallow and the vehicle does not contain ashtrays, these design issues could be hazardous. *et.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LOS ANGELE, CA. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TiresMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #731326 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . these tires are brand new on a brand new 2000 mountaineer. they did not fail in any manner (i had to put numbers in the "failure" field or the form would not accept the report)there were no failures whatsoever. i am only concerned that they may be recalled due to all the fatals involving these tires(dot # on inside of tires is 8xhl) and all the publicity. the dealer advises these tires are not part of the recall but i would just like confirmation from nhtsa that these particular tires are safe to drive at all speeds. i am employed by the nj division of highway traffic safety and we recieve our funds directly from nhtsa region 2 in white plains, ny. again, this report was filed on the advice of the nhtsa webmaster and no crashes occurred and these tires did not fail but i am concerned ...thank you very much for any info about the safety and roadworthiness of these tires. *ak( dot number: 8xhl tire size: p235/75r15 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in HAMILTON, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #554241 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . the vehicle experienced continued problems with extreme vibration while traveling at high speeds, the tires were firestone and not included in the recall, however the consumer replaced all tires and the vehicle is not experiencing vibration problems. *mjs.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in HELOTES, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #871652 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 20, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . original equipment on a mercury, mountineer 2000, p235/75r15 dot e4027477. while driving can feel, and hear/ feel a bumping noise coming from the tire.*ak .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LA QUINTA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #554456 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . tire is included in recall 00t005 but dealer doesn't have any tires to replace them with(firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 #vd). nlm.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LOGANVILLE, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #733093 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . vehicle rolls backward on even the slightest incline while in drive. this appears to be a safely hazard as automatic transmission vehicles should not roll backward. the dealership's service department has refused to do anything as they say this is how the trucks normally work.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66E0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TiresMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #733297 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . it is disappointing that the recall of tires is not broadened to encompass all manufacturer codes versus just the decatur plant. without definitive reports that only the decatur plant code is 100% responsible for the shredding tires, no one with these tires can feel safe on the road. i would like a report that clearly defines only the decatur code is shredding and none other.*ak (tiresize: 275r15)( dot number: tire size: 275r15 ).Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MAHOMET, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/beltMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/belt Review #555641 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . firestone wilderness at tires were included in recall 00t005, however consumer replaced tires after hearing nothing from firestone and requests a reimbursement for all 5 tires. *slc.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires SidewallMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Sidewall Review #556224 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES:SIDEWALL . consumer noticed a three inch crack on the inside sidewall of the right front tire and found another on the inside sidewall of the right rear tire (the tires had 8,600 miles at failure), consumers tires were not included in recall 00t-005 , (attorney for consumer) firestone wilderness p235/75r15. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ALTAMONTE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 24, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator PedalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Review #875996 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . at 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle started to slow down instead. took vehicle to dealer who found that transmission needed to be replaced. ford replaced it with remanufactured transmission. *ak at a speed of 30 to 40 mph, the transmission slips and was replaced. *yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E3YV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MANTENO, IL. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 28, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #875996 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . at 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle started to slow down instead. took vehicle to dealer who found that transmission needed to be replaced. ford replaced it with remanufactured transmission. *ak at a speed of 30 to 40 mph, the transmission slips and was replaced. *yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E3YV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MANTENO, IL. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 28, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #875997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . at 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle slowed down instead. took to dealer who found transmission needed to be replaced. ford will replace it with remanufactured transmission. *ak traveling at 30-40 mph, the transmission slipped badly. *yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E3YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MANTENO, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 28, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator PedalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Review #875997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . at 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle slowed down instead. took to dealer who found transmission needed to be replaced. ford will replace it with remanufactured transmission. *ak traveling at 30-40 mph, the transmission slipped badly. *yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E3YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MANTENO, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 28, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #876462 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . vehicle experiences sudden acceleration, consumer changed floor mats because he thought they were getting under the accelerator, however after the change it happened again causing a rear end collision, dealer can not figure out the problem. *slc .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MORGAN TOWN, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 09, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TiresMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #558620 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 1999.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) experienced vibrations while driving, the consumer heard a thud while driving 45mph-50mph, the consumer replaced the tires because firestone and ford would not help . *slc.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZV76E1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PLAIN CITY, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 19, 2000. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #559104 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 1999.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . the vehicle was sold with the wrong size tires on the vehicle, which was the possible caused of problems with the speedometer readings. *mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M22U66PIYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GREENWOOD, SC. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine GasolineMercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #559104 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . the engine experiences noises and misses, several repair attempts however the dealership has not been able to rectify problems. *mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M22U66PIYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GREENWOOD, SC. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Review #559104 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) . the steering gear was replaced, the dealership did not complete front end alignment after replacement which resulted in excessive wear of the front tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement for replacement tires that were required. *mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M22U66PIYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GREENWOOD, SC. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension FrontMercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Review #559104 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . the steering gear was replaced, the dealership did not complete front end alignment after replacement which resulted in excessive wear of the front tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement for replacement tires that were required. *mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M22U66PIYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GREENWOOD, SC. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank AssemblyMercury Mountaineer 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Review #559104 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . the fuel gauge is not reading correctly. *mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M22U66PIYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GREENWOOD, SC. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #559104 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . high voltage-discharge (radio), the dealership has not corrected problem. *mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M22U66PIYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GREENWOOD, SC. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Wheels RimMercury Mountaineer 2000 Wheels Rim Review #747083 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . i had a blow out with the firestone recalled tires. the rim cracked. the dealership said that i must of hit something to crack the rim and cause the flat because ther was nothing wrong with the tire. i did not! i said the the rims may be defective or it was caused by the unsafe tires. they dismissed it right away. i called ford motor company and got tangled up in alot of red tape. i'm writing so these possible rim defects may be investigated, so other people that drive these suv's don't run the risk of getting injured if they are defective. *ak (tiresize: 15 inch)( dot number: tire size: 15 inch ).Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in POMPTON LAKES, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TiresMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #747083 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . i had a blow out with the firestone recalled tires. the rim cracked. the dealership said that i must of hit something to crack the rim and cause the flat because ther was nothing wrong with the tire. i did not! i said the the rims may be defective or it was caused by the unsafe tires. they dismissed it right away. i called ford motor company and got tangled up in alot of red tape. i'm writing so these possible rim defects may be investigated, so other people that drive these suv's don't run the risk of getting injured if they are defective. *ak (tiresize: 15 inch)( dot number: tire size: 15 inch ).Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in POMPTON LAKES, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Glass, Side/rearMercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Glass, Side/rear Review #8002176 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . rear window was completely shattered, vehicle was parked in driveway when it happened. some of the shattered glass pieces were discolored.*ak *slc.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P8YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MANALAPAN, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air BagsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Review #8003947 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . while leaving parking lot, accelerater pedal became stuck. driver came to a stop by hitting other cars. air bags did not deploy. cause unknown. *ak *tt.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66P9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GAINSVILLE, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 24, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator PedalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Review #8003947 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . while leaving parking lot, accelerater pedal became stuck. driver came to a stop by hitting other cars. air bags did not deploy. cause unknown. *ak *tt.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66P9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in GAINSVILLE, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 24, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 SuspensionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Review #8006700 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION . while driving at high speed or when wind is at high speed vehicle becomes erratic, swaying side to side out of control. took vehicle to dealer. but, problem not remedied as of yet. please provide any further information.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in HARTWELL, GA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation ComponentsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Review #8011536 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . with brakes applied attempting to put vehicle in park, the vehicle lunged forward and was out of control and struck a light pole, went over concrete barrier onto next street, and neither air bag deployed. *ak consumer also compalined several times about the brakes. *tt.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EAST ORANGE, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 16, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #8011536 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . with brakes applied attempting to put vehicle in park, the vehicle lunged forward and was out of control and struck a light pole, went over concrete barrier onto next street, and neither air bag deployed. *ak consumer also compalined several times about the brakes. *tt.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EAST ORANGE, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 16, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #8011535 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while applying brakes, vehicle suddenly started to accelerate, forced vehicle out of control into severe accident. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak consumer states while proceeding to put vehicle in park, it lunged forward, causing an accident and one injury. *slc .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EAST ORANGE, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags FrontalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Frontal Review #8011536 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . with brakes applied attempting to put vehicle in park, the vehicle lunged forward and was out of control and struck a light pole, went over concrete barrier onto next street, and neither air bag deployed. *ak consumer also compalined several times about the brakes. *tt.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EAST ORANGE, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 16, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Fuel System, GasolineMercury Mountaineer 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #764137 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . the car wouldn't start so i had it towed to the dealership. the technician tried it and it started right up for him. they couldn't find anything wrong with it. i'm not sure if i have it right but i was told the reason it didn't start was i had the wrong type of fuel, winter verses summer. the temperature dropped after thunder storms during the night. there's been quite a few times when the car didn't start up on the first turn of the key but i didn't think anything of it. there was another time when it didn't want to start but eventually did. it was a rainy, snowy night. this last time when it didn't start it had rained also. i'm wondering if it has more to do with the rain and not the fuel.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76EXYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in AYER, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension FrontMercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Review #764550 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . the problems have existed since i bought the truck. at 55/60 miles the front end starts bumping up and down to the point it's unsafe. the dealer has changed the tires and the driftshaft assembly, but the problems persists. both the dealer and the ford rep. say this is a normal part of driving this vehicle, but when the truck is vibrating and bumping on the highway i do not believe it's normal. other mountaineener drivers tell me this is not normal. just this past week the goodyear dealer identified a bad tire and replaced it. goodyears says i also have two bent rims and the lincoln dealer says i don't. they did replace the two front rims because goodyear identified the fact that all four rims were/are bent. i am continuing to work with the dealer but feel this problem should be documented and would like to know if there is data concerning this problem. the ford reg. rep and the ford service dept. have said point blank their responsibility is to support the local dealer. where does a consumer get help?*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Driveline DriveshaftMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Review #764550 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . the problems have existed since i bought the truck. at 55/60 miles the front end starts bumping up and down to the point it's unsafe. the dealer has changed the tires and the driftshaft assembly, but the problems persists. both the dealer and the ford rep. say this is a normal part of driving this vehicle, but when the truck is vibrating and bumping on the highway i do not believe it's normal. other mountaineener drivers tell me this is not normal. just this past week the goodyear dealer identified a bad tire and replaced it. goodyears says i also have two bent rims and the lincoln dealer says i don't. they did replace the two front rims because goodyear identified the fact that all four rims were/are bent. i am continuing to work with the dealer but feel this problem should be documented and would like to know if there is data concerning this problem. the ford reg. rep and the ford service dept. have said point blank their responsibility is to support the local dealer. where does a consumer get help?*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TiresMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #764550 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . the problems have existed since i bought the truck. at 55/60 miles the front end starts bumping up and down to the point it's unsafe. the dealer has changed the tires and the driftshaft assembly, but the problems persists. both the dealer and the ford rep. say this is a normal part of driving this vehicle, but when the truck is vibrating and bumping on the highway i do not believe it's normal. other mountaineener drivers tell me this is not normal. just this past week the goodyear dealer identified a bad tire and replaced it. goodyears says i also have two bent rims and the lincoln dealer says i don't. they did replace the two front rims because goodyear identified the fact that all four rims were/are bent. i am continuing to work with the dealer but feel this problem should be documented and would like to know if there is data concerning this problem. the ford reg. rep and the ford service dept. have said point blank their responsibility is to support the local dealer. where does a consumer get help?*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc RotorMercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Review #8016844 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . disintegration of brakes and rotors at 2,500 miles, they were woren down to the metal. first dealer stated that rotors were defective, but abruptly changed and said it was regular wear and tear. vehicle currently parked due to problem not being rectified and persisting. please describe details. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SOMERSET, PA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly Power AdjustMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust Review #8021476 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST . consumer stated driver side seat motor had died. vehicle was serviced. technician noticed vehicle was manufactured with the wrong motor. mr *tt.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MAULOIF . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH BRUNSWICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08902 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator PedalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Review #8021477 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . consumer noticed while traveling at any speed gas pedal would stick. dealer have been contacted. mr this condition increased to 2 to 4 times a day. dealer could not find anything wrong. *tt.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MALOFF . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH BRUNSWICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08902 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, HydraulicMercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #8021473 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . consumer noticed when depressing the brake pedal would travel to floor board. dealer was contacted and replaced brakes. mr consumer felt brakes failed prematurely. after only 8 months brakes started to squeak. *tt.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HANBY . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH BRUNSWICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08902 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Doors LatchMercury Mountaineer 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Review #8021468 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . consumer noticed vehicle's rear door locks jammed. passenger unable to unlock to get out. dealer was contacted and replaced locks. mr *tt.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MALOUF . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH BRUNSWICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08902 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering ColumnMercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Column Review #8021471 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:COLUMN . consumer stated smoke emitted from the steering column while driving.mr the radio was replaced.*jb.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #8021471 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . consumer stated smoke emitted from the steering column while driving.mr the radio was replaced.*jb.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine GasolineMercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #8021472 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . consumer stated upon starting vehicle, vehicle engine would not turn over. dealer was contacted. engine needed to be replaced. mr *tt.Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MALOUF . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH BRUNSWICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08902 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Structure Body DoorMercury Mountaineer 2000 Structure Body Door Review #8021465 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . consumer stated driver side door panel rattled and was not placed properly. dealer replaced new door panel. mr *tt.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MALOOF . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH BRUNSWICK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08902 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc CaliperMERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER . while driving at 25 mph the brakes were applied but they didn't hold. the dealership indicated that this was caused by the brake calipers freezing up and getting hot which resulted in the seals failing. *nlm rotors, pads and shoes were replaced. *tt .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 37500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in CHURCHVILLE, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 13, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ROCHESTER AUTO COLLECTION . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-727-7000 . DEALER'S CITY: EAST ROCHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 14445 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10010232 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2000 mercury mountaineer diagnosed with transmission failure - slipping between 2nd & 3rd gears. vehicle only has 50000 miles.*jb.Mileage was 50500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ROYERSFORD, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 29, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: REEDMAN AUTOMOBILES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-757-4961 . DEALER'S CITY: LANGHORNE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19047 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, HydraulicMercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10016935 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . when i attempted to stop on a dry day going approximately 20 mph my brakes did not operate properly. they grabbed and then released with a forward motion. i continued to apply pressure with both feet and the brakes still reacted in the same fashion. subsequently i hit the car in front of me. i had the car towed to the mercury dealer and they stated they could find nothing wrong. i am concerned and actually worried about driving my car. *tt.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32780 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P8YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LEMONT, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TERRY LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 708-349-3400 . DEALER'S CITY: ORLAND PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60462 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/beltMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/belt Review #10018505 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . the treads are coming apart. *nlm.Mileage was 37879 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in THOMASVILLE, NC. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 20, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: FORD MERCURY LINCOLN PLAZA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 336-243-2731 . DEALER'S CITY: LEXINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27292 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10020598 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . engaging the left turn signal causes smoke to be emitted from the emergency flasher switch housing on top of the steering column. *tt.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU76E3YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MILWAUKIE, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 30, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: GARY WORTH LINCOLN-MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-656-1926 . DEALER'S CITY: GLADSTONE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 97267 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Seat Belts RearMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seat Belts Rear Review #10021821 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEAT BELTS:REAR . rear seat belt will not release for more room causing discomfort for the consumer. dealer notified.*ak.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LAKE WORTH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washerMercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Review #10023160 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . own a 2000 mercury mountaineer with all wheel drive & 4.0 v8 engine. the windshield wipers and light malfunction at times ("lock up") where they will not work at all. see nhtsa campaign id # 00v072000. local dealer & mercury refuse to admit and/or fix the problem. *nlm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PAULDING, OH. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 10, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: INTEGRITY FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 419-399-2255 . DEALER'S CITY: PAULDING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 45879 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10025242 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . the day after taking vehicle from dealer radio lcd screen flashed bright like a photo bulb and has been out ever since, there was a small amount of smoke.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65315 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ESSEX, IL. Vehicle was purchased on June 14, 2003. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GERALDS USED AUTO SALES . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10031962 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . throttle body was covered with carbon that caused the accelerator to stick while driving.*ak this condition also caused the vehicle to surge forward or backwards when additional pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal to release the stuck pedal. cleaning of the throttle body seemed to remedy the problem. *ts *nlm.Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 09, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CARMAX . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 281-481-4299 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77089 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly ReclinerMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly Recliner Review #10037002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER . we were rear ended and both seats broke, flinging us into the back seat. we then went into the oncoming lane (because my wife could no longer reach the steering wheel or the brakes) and were hit head on. complaint #1 - the seats should not have broken. complaint #2 - the airbags never deployed.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ROGERS, AR. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 31, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RON BLACKWELL FORD . DEALER'S CITY: BENTONVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 72716 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air BagsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Review #10037002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . we were rear ended and both seats broke, flinging us into the back seat. we then went into the oncoming lane (because my wife could no longer reach the steering wheel or the brakes) and were hit head on. complaint #1 - the seats should not have broken. complaint #2 - the airbags never deployed.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ROGERS, AR. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 31, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RON BLACKWELL FORD . DEALER'S CITY: BENTONVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 72716 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Gear Box Shaft SectorMercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Gear Box Shaft Sector Review #10038075 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR . while driving on a dirt road at 15 mph, vehicle suddenly lost power steering. dealership indicated that this was caused by a bolt in the steering shaft coming loose and falling off. *ak.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MAHTOMEDI, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly Power AdjustMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust Review #10038624 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST . the power seat adjuster broke, which caused the seat to tilt backwards. *jb.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MERRILLVILLE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10041521 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . stereo system console light keeps going out ... it has been out for a long time.. now it comes on when it wants to. and its on for about 3 minutes and goes out again and stays out a whole day and comes on the next day for about 3 minutes. my neighbor has the same vehicle and has had the same problem. *la.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66P3YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ROXBORO, NC. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 10, 2003. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly ReclinerMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Front Assembly Recliner Review #10044813 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER . the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall 03504 related to repairs of the driver's side seat bolt. the dealer promised to have vehicle for only a couple of hours, however the vehicle remained at dealer for one week. *ak *nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: FIESTO AUTO CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 210-684-4000 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN ANTONIO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 78238 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10047505 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . the display screen on the stereo system no longer works. at times it comes on for a few minutes and then goes out again. this makes it impossible to know what station it is on, the time, adjusting the settings on the speakers, etc. i have talked to others that have this same problem. *la.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WOODFORD, VA. Vehicle was purchased on July 16, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CARMAX . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 SeatsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Review #10054261 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS . motor vehicle accident caused by defective seat. *cb.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 06, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BROWN LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S CITY: FAIRFAX . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10056989 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2004.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . the speed control of my 2000 mercury mountineer, sticks causing the vehicle to excerlerate out of control the only way to stop it is to slip the transmission into neutral and shut the vehicle off. it has happened three times and is getting more frquent. i have reported it to the dealer (sellers sexton waynesville, mo) they say nothing is wrong and they cant find a problem.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WAYNESVILLE, MO. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 15, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SELLERS AND SEXTON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 573-336-2000 . DEALER'S CITY: WAYNESVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 68884 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10057981 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . when accelerating, the driver heard a knocking noise and the vehicle lost acceleration. *ak the vehicle bucked and banged into gear, the over drive light flashed. *jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86E12Z. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LITTLE FALLS, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: WAYNE LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 973-696-9700 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10058067 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . no power switch, wipers, windows, automatic door locks, etc... *ph recall#00v072000. the consumer covered the cost of the wiper motor module. *sc.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in OLATHE, KS. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 2002. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: JIM SHANNON . DEALER'S CITY: KANSAS CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 SeatsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Review #10066106 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS . drivers seat leather is torn. when taken to the dealer was informed that it's a manufacturing defect "overstitched" but that it is not covered under the extended warranty. contacted ford motor company and received a phone call informing me that "they would have to side with the dealership, not to fix the seat".0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 24, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RODMAN FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 508-543-3333 . DEALER'S CITY: FOXBORO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 02035 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10071723 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2004.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . while driving at low speeds, the vehicle down shifted to low range. *ak the 4wd and overdrive lights where flashing and whining along with an alarm sound coming from the dash. the engine was shut off and the key was removed, but the whining sound continued. *sc the consumer disconnected the battery and the noise stopped. *jb.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76EAYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in HONEOYE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 15, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LYLE AUTO SALES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 585 224 2809 . DEALER'S CITY: HONEOYE FALLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 14472 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 StructureMercury Mountaineer 2000 Structure Review #10096199 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE . my 2000 mountaineer had 17,000 when purchased. i had noticed the dealer had just put new 235/75r15 goodyear wrangler r/ts on it. i was not suspicious but should have been. ever since purchased i have had a vibration in the front end and my front tires have worn on the inside al the way down to a unsafe tread depth within 10,000 miles. the dealer alligned the front and checked for front end problems two days after purchase. at that time they found it was out but claimed they had just alligned it three days before also. at around 30,000 miles i had to replace the front tires because they were unsafe. i took them to the dealer and the gm told me that it was normal tire wear. i know quite a bit about cars but he did not know that. at that time they checked the front end allignment again and check for problems again and found nothing. a few weeks later the vbration got worse so i jacked it up myself and found that the one a-arm nut was loose. i tightend it and drove back to the dealerand showed one of their mechanics the problem. it had loosend up again already so he tightend all the a-arm nuts. ileft and within 10 miles one was loose again. i went back to the dealer and told them to replace all the a-arm bolts and nuts. i have since went through 2 more sets of front tires ,so that is 4 sets of tires in 63,000 miles, but they say there is nothing wrong . anyone having these same uneven tire wear and vibration problems please contact me. 865-776-2246 brian.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SEVIERVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 06, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSTY WALLACE LINCOLN MERCURY MAZDA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 423-673-0620 . DEALER'S CITY: TALBOTT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37877 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Stabilizer BarMercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar Review #10096199 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR . my 2000 mountaineer had 17,000 when purchased. i had noticed the dealer had just put new 235/75r15 goodyear wrangler r/ts on it. i was not suspicious but should have been. ever since purchased i have had a vibration in the front end and my front tires have worn on the inside al the way down to a unsafe tread depth within 10,000 miles. the dealer alligned the front and checked for front end problems two days after purchase. at that time they found it was out but claimed they had just alligned it three days before also. at around 30,000 miles i had to replace the front tires because they were unsafe. i took them to the dealer and the gm told me that it was normal tire wear. i know quite a bit about cars but he did not know that. at that time they checked the front end allignment again and check for problems again and found nothing. a few weeks later the vbration got worse so i jacked it up myself and found that the one a-arm nut was loose. i tightend it and drove back to the dealerand showed one of their mechanics the problem. it had loosend up again already so he tightend all the a-arm nuts. ileft and within 10 miles one was loose again. i went back to the dealer and told them to replace all the a-arm bolts and nuts. i have since went through 2 more sets of front tires ,so that is 4 sets of tires in 63,000 miles, but they say there is nothing wrong . anyone having these same uneven tire wear and vibration problems please contact me. 865-776-2246 brian.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SEVIERVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 06, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSTY WALLACE LINCOLN MERCURY MAZDA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 423-673-0620 . DEALER'S CITY: TALBOTT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37877 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Control ArmMercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Control Arm Review #10096199 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM . my 2000 mountaineer had 17,000 when purchased. i had noticed the dealer had just put new 235/75r15 goodyear wrangler r/ts on it. i was not suspicious but should have been. ever since purchased i have had a vibration in the front end and my front tires have worn on the inside al the way down to a unsafe tread depth within 10,000 miles. the dealer alligned the front and checked for front end problems two days after purchase. at that time they found it was out but claimed they had just alligned it three days before also. at around 30,000 miles i had to replace the front tires because they were unsafe. i took them to the dealer and the gm told me that it was normal tire wear. i know quite a bit about cars but he did not know that. at that time they checked the front end allignment again and check for problems again and found nothing. a few weeks later the vbration got worse so i jacked it up myself and found that the one a-arm nut was loose. i tightend it and drove back to the dealerand showed one of their mechanics the problem. it had loosend up again already so he tightend all the a-arm nuts. ileft and within 10 miles one was loose again. i went back to the dealer and told them to replace all the a-arm bolts and nuts. i have since went through 2 more sets of front tires ,so that is 4 sets of tires in 63,000 miles, but they say there is nothing wrong . anyone having these same uneven tire wear and vibration problems please contact me. 865-776-2246 brian.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SEVIERVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 06, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSTY WALLACE LINCOLN MERCURY MAZDA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 423-673-0620 . DEALER'S CITY: TALBOTT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37877 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/beltMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Tread/belt Review #10096199 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2002.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . my 2000 mountaineer had 17,000 when purchased. i had noticed the dealer had just put new 235/75r15 goodyear wrangler r/ts on it. i was not suspicious but should have been. ever since purchased i have had a vibration in the front end and my front tires have worn on the inside al the way down to a unsafe tread depth within 10,000 miles. the dealer alligned the front and checked for front end problems two days after purchase. at that time they found it was out but claimed they had just alligned it three days before also. at around 30,000 miles i had to replace the front tires because they were unsafe. i took them to the dealer and the gm told me that it was normal tire wear. i know quite a bit about cars but he did not know that. at that time they checked the front end allignment again and check for problems again and found nothing. a few weeks later the vbration got worse so i jacked it up myself and found that the one a-arm nut was loose. i tightend it and drove back to the dealerand showed one of their mechanics the problem. it had loosend up again already so he tightend all the a-arm nuts. ileft and within 10 miles one was loose again. i went back to the dealer and told them to replace all the a-arm bolts and nuts. i have since went through 2 more sets of front tires ,so that is 4 sets of tires in 63,000 miles, but they say there is nothing wrong . anyone having these same uneven tire wear and vibration problems please contact me. 865-776-2246 brian.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SEVIERVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 06, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSTY WALLACE LINCOLN MERCURY MAZDA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 423-673-0620 . DEALER'S CITY: TALBOTT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37877 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10098564 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2004.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . this has to be worst car i have ever owned. the radio display goes on when it wants, it makes terrible noises, rides terrible and it depreciates terrible. i will never buy another ford product again. this is a terrible car. anyone that wants to buy one should not, it looks like a classy suv but it is a big piece of junk.*ak.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LYNN, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: AJ'S AUTO SALES . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Review #10108319 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . oxygen sensor. replaced by ford on 1/17/05. has 69336 miles.11/14/04 replaced air filter in order to "extend life" of o2 sensor. 2/5/04 weak fuel pump 49804 miles. 10/13/03 oxygen sensor replaced. 45742 miles. 10/9/03 mass air flow sensor replaced. 45616 miles. 8/21/03- replace iac. 43536 miles. 5/22/03 replace oxygen sensor. 41308 miles. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41308 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76EXYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WOOSTER, OH. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 04, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PALOTTA FORD/UNDERWOOD DODGE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330/345-6600 . DEALER'S CITY: WOOSTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44691 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Rear Axle Non-powered Axle AssemblyMercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Rear Axle Non-powered Axle Assembly Review #10109667 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2004.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY . 2000 mercury mountaineer having problems with rear axle thumping noise when make a turn. *bf when the vehicle was pulled out on the rear tire, the axle moved and made a knocking sound. *sc .Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10113520 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while driving, the throttle became stuck in the open position. the consumer had to place both feet on the brake to try and stop the vehicle. the vehicle continued to surge forward while depressing the brake with both feet. upon entering the interstate; the throttle stuck again. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. the service center performed a cleaning on the throttle. *jb *sc *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 152000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in RIVERVIEW, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 22, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRANDON FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 813 246 3333 . DEALER'S CITY: TAMPA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33619 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10115335 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2004.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . consumer noticed an extreme amount of fluid in the driveway which did not appear to be oil. after taking the vehicle to the dealer it was discovered that head gasket blew out. consumer had the repairs done. less than two months later, while driving , the gears would not connect properly. consumer had to have the transmission replaced.*ak.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GMDX03E2YD. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MEDWAY, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine CoolingMercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10115335 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2004.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . consumer noticed an extreme amount of fluid in the driveway which did not appear to be oil. after taking the vehicle to the dealer it was discovered that head gasket blew out. consumer had the repairs done. less than two months later, while driving , the gears would not connect properly. consumer had to have the transmission replaced.*ak.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GMDX03E2YD. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MEDWAY, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Review #10120244 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 28, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . dt: 4/28/05 brake lights stopped working, fuses were checked by technician, cruise control/brkake fuse was blown. fuse was replaced by technician, after technician parked vehickle, smoke was noticed coming from underneath the dash. technician disconnected cruise control from master cylinder and smoke stopped. technician noticed wires were melted. vehicle is regularly serviced with service records available..Mileage was 89600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in DUNN, NC. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: FAIRVIEW . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags FrontalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Frontal Review #10120248 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . dt: air bags did not deploy going at 35-40mph.states he did have an accident which totaled his front end, but neither air bag (l or r) deployed. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in RINGWOOD, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 02, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S CITY: WAYNE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator PedalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Review #10128621 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2001.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . i heard on the radio that there is an investigation into 2002 my ford explorers and mercury mountaineers. i have a 2000 mercury mountaineer that seems to have the same problem. i have had it to the dealership several times and they refuse to admit there is a problem..Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MCDONOUGH, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 27, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEGACY FORD . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Stabilizer BarMercury Mountaineer 2000 Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar Review #10131921 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR . i have a 2000 mercury mountaineer and my stabilizer bars have broken twice now when i spoke to ford mechanics they stated that it was unusual for that to happen when i looked for recalls on internet i found that (ford corp) had recalled 95-97 for this safety problem as a suv can turn over. when i contacted (ford) they said sorry not our problem this issue has been going on since we bought the vehicle in 2000 now they want me to repair it again and they do not want to be responsible at any point and i believe that to be wrong and how many other mountaineers or explorers have the same issues and wont know about it till there vehicles turn over and take a life is this what ford waits for before they act and recall a vehicle please help i felt so alone when i spoke to ford. i believe that ford should stand behind there product . thank you. *nm.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LISLE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 12, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: JOE RIZZA LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 630-355-8140 . DEALER'S CITY: NAPERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60563 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Review #10132779 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . last night while traveling home on the nys thruway, approximately 5 miles from my exit, the cruise control didn't disengage. it was late, and we came upon some road work, so i depressed the coast button several times to lower my speed. i have done this numerous times before without any mechanical/electrical/software problem. when this didn't lower my speed, i depressed the off button numerous times-this didn't work-so i depressed the brake-and this didn't work. i became scared and immediately put the suv in neutral. the engine rpm went high over 5 on the tachometer so i put the transmission back into drive. the speed control indicator dash light was no longer on but the suv's rpm was still higher than normal like the speed control was still engaged. the suv now was not trying maintain previous speed but it was still pulling ahead without and any gas pedal. using a lot of brakes, i was able to slow down way in advance and stop. i was able to drive and stop in my driveway (approximately 1.5 miles from the thruway exit). i purchased my 2000 mountaineer new and have never abused it. no off road - mostly just winter driving. less than 47 k miles. i noticed a recall for the speed control cable which can become flared at the end. this is for certain mountaineers equipped with 4.0l sohc engines. my engine is a v-8; the older 5.0l that earlier mustangs had. i am thankful that this happened late at night with no traffic on the thruway and very little in the village of saugerties. so there you have it. i'm not sure where this glitch is-possibly the speed control cable is flared and will not loosen to allow regular idle, or something else in the speed control software or something else. i consider myself an above average driver. this could have been tragic if this happened in traffic with a less experienced driver. good luck and keep up the good work. not an easy thing to do considering everything you do. thank you for making our daily lives safer. *nm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46827 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 11, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 68 mph. DEALER'S NAME: NEMITH MOTOR CORP . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 518-785-8531 . DEALER'S CITY: LATHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 12110 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Review #10137684 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . intermittent airbag light would come on. when i took to dealership, it was always out, and instead of paying extravagant diagnostic fees they said may not show problem, i did not get it looked at. it was repaired today....a harness electrical shortage which i feel should not be charged to the customer. the short is for something that only a certified tech repairs. airbags harnesses on this vehicle per the repair tech go out regularly, which sounds like a defect to me. the repair passed on to me was more than $300! also, iac attached with too little silicone, which causes the iac to burn and malfunction. it was also repaired. i do not have parts.....dealership kept them. *nm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SUFFOLK, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 17, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FREEDOM LINLCON MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 757-424-1100 . DEALER'S CITY: CHESAPEAKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air BagsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Review #10137684 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . intermittent airbag light would come on. when i took to dealership, it was always out, and instead of paying extravagant diagnostic fees they said may not show problem, i did not get it looked at. it was repaired today....a harness electrical shortage which i feel should not be charged to the customer. the short is for something that only a certified tech repairs. airbags harnesses on this vehicle per the repair tech go out regularly, which sounds like a defect to me. the repair passed on to me was more than $300! also, iac attached with too little silicone, which causes the iac to burn and malfunction. it was also repaired. i do not have parts.....dealership kept them. *nm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SUFFOLK, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 17, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FREEDOM LINLCON MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 757-424-1100 . DEALER'S CITY: CHESAPEAKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10138822 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . consumer lost use of all accessories ie. lights, mirrors, power door locks, wipers power windows etc. the consumer had gem module and wiper motor replaced. *ts *nm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in OLATHE, KS. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 2002. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under DashMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash Review #10140159 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . october 18, 2005 u. s. department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration office of defects investigation nvs-210, 400 7th street sw washington, dc 20590 dear department of transportation: i am writing because of a safety concern with mercury 2000 mountaineer. my mountaineer, vin #[xxx], has a problem with the airbag safety system. i believe this problem is caused by a design deficiency. the airbag warning light on my instrument panel flashes several times and then comes on steady. i took it in for repair and the service representative at the ford dealer told me the wiring harness was bad. they said that tests showed that the harness was corroded. since the harness runs under the carpet on the floor, water and salt had probably entered the harness and corroded it. they said that my airbag system was unreliable. i believe it is unreasonable and dangerous to install a critical safety system component in a known location of corrosives and moisture, unless that component is designed to protect against those hazards. it appears that the airbag wiring harness is not so designed. as these vehicles age, this could become more and more of a problem. the repair is expensive, i was quoted $970. the trade in value of my vehicle is about $8600. as these vehicles age they will have less and less value and the cost of repair will become a larger and larger percentage of vehicle value. i believe you should query ford motor company and find out how prevalent this problem is and see if the frequency of the problem is increasing. it should continue to be monitored as these vehicles age. perhaps mercury should act to replace these harnesses before they become inoperative. [xxx] *nm updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) .Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BURNSVILLE, MN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 20, 2000. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: APPLE VALLEY FORD . DEALER'S CITY: APPLE VALLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air BagsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Review #10140159 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . october 18, 2005 u. s. department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration office of defects investigation nvs-210, 400 7th street sw washington, dc 20590 dear department of transportation: i am writing because of a safety concern with mercury 2000 mountaineer. my mountaineer, vin #[xxx], has a problem with the airbag safety system. i believe this problem is caused by a design deficiency. the airbag warning light on my instrument panel flashes several times and then comes on steady. i took it in for repair and the service representative at the ford dealer told me the wiring harness was bad. they said that tests showed that the harness was corroded. since the harness runs under the carpet on the floor, water and salt had probably entered the harness and corroded it. they said that my airbag system was unreliable. i believe it is unreasonable and dangerous to install a critical safety system component in a known location of corrosives and moisture, unless that component is designed to protect against those hazards. it appears that the airbag wiring harness is not so designed. as these vehicles age, this could become more and more of a problem. the repair is expensive, i was quoted $970. the trade in value of my vehicle is about $8600. as these vehicles age they will have less and less value and the cost of repair will become a larger and larger percentage of vehicle value. i believe you should query ford motor company and find out how prevalent this problem is and see if the frequency of the problem is increasing. it should continue to be monitored as these vehicles age. perhaps mercury should act to replace these harnesses before they become inoperative. [xxx] *nm updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) .Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BURNSVILLE, MN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 20, 2000. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: APPLE VALLEY FORD . DEALER'S CITY: APPLE VALLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System WiringMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Wiring Review #10141389 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2003.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . lcd display on stereo/clock only works occasionally most of the time there is not a time display available. and we have various gauges that will not work and then will work for a brief time and then again stop working. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36001 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in STOW, OH. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 07, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MARHOFER LINC./MERCURY . DEALER'S CITY: CUYAHOGA FALLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44221 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10143056 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2005.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . put car in reverse, had very fast sudden high acceleration without touching the throttle. held brakes with both feet unti i could turn ignition off. after looking for obvious sign of problem (found none), turned car back on and it acted normal. almost ran over my son. *nm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 81000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 10, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags FrontalMercury Mountaineer 2000 Air Bags Frontal Review #10150719 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2006.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign and struck the drivers side of the vehicle causing a rollover. in the accident the air bags did not deploy. no one was injured, seatbelts were worn and a police report was filed. the vehicle was totaled. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 91000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76EXYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WINDSOR, NC. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 16, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JOHN KOOL LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 757-393-0020 . DEALER'S CITY: PORTSMOUTH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 23707 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Wiring Front UnderhoodMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Review #10157394 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2006.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . 2000 mercury mountaineer 2wd. caught fire in a parking lot within a few minutes of turning off the ignition. sparks fell from under the engine compartment and then caught fire. fire dept. responded to fire. *jb.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66E2YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WAXAHACHIE, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 05, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: NORTH HILLS LINCOLN MERCURTY . DEALER'S CITY: HURST . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10157394 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2006.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2000 mercury mountaineer 2wd. caught fire in a parking lot within a few minutes of turning off the ignition. sparks fell from under the engine compartment and then caught fire. fire dept. responded to fire. *jb.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66E2YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WAXAHACHIE, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 05, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: NORTH HILLS LINCOLN MERCURTY . DEALER'S CITY: HURST . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System WiringMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Wiring Review #10164454 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2006.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . smoke coming from turn signal when being used. happens only when you are turning left. back windshield wiper works for a few weeks then needs motor to be replaced. stereo lights quite working will come on only if you are driving in the rain. *jb .Mileage was 50000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in KEARNS, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 SteeringMercury Mountaineer 2000 Steering Review #10178297 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STEERING . my drive to work is ~ 14 miles, on 1/8/2007 while pulling into a parking space (traveling at a very low rate of speed) my vehicle lost power steering. i actually thought the vehicle stalled, but after coming to a stop i pressed the gas pedal and the vehicle was still running, the power steering came back, i turned the steering wheel all the way left and then right a number of times. i see a similar complaint (odi id number: 10038075), this hasn't happened since. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WESTFORD, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACTON LINCOLN MERC . DEALER'S CITY: ACTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10203944 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact received a recall notice regarding nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were unavailable until november of 2007. he felt that his vehicle was not being repaired in a reasonable amount of time. he was advised to have the speed control switch disconnected, but had not done so. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 90,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86PXYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WAUKESHA, WI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 02, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10204689 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. while pulling into the driveway at 20 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. within five minutes, the vehicle burst into flames without warning. she received a recall letter (05s28) in august of 2007. the manufacturer was notified and they advised her to send photos under reference number 383940900. the ford investigation concluded that the motor was too badly burned to determine if the fire was caused by the recall. the investigator agreed with her, but he had to follow the company's decision. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. updated 12/12/07.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66E1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MONTEBALLO, AL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 01, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LINCOLN MERCURY . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10210121 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission failure at 42,000 miles w/o warning while driving at highway speeds! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42238 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P2YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MT PLEASANT, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 11, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SHEEHY AUTO STORE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 804-789-4791 . DEALER'S CITY: ASHLAND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 23005 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Rear Window Wiper/washerMercury Mountaineer 2000 Visibility Rear Window Wiper/washer Review #10220073 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER . tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. when the contact purchased the vehicle, the rear wiper was not working at all. the failure was noticed while driving 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the arm, motor, and wiring were replaced. afterwards, the front wipers would not receive wiper fluid. the dealer corrected the failure and the wipers worked for approximately 3-4 weeks. currently, the front wipers are the only ones that function. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that the failure was not a safety issue and were no longer involved with nhtsa campaign id number 00v072000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers). the current and failure mileages were 126,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in TREVOR CITY, MI. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 05, 2007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: INSTANT CAR CREDIT . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Fuses And Circuit BreakersMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Fuses And Circuit Breakers Review #10220073 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS . tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. when the contact purchased the vehicle, the rear wiper was not working at all. the failure was noticed while driving 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the arm, motor, and wiring were replaced. afterwards, the front wipers would not receive wiper fluid. the dealer corrected the failure and the wipers worked for approximately 3-4 weeks. currently, the front wipers are the only ones that function. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that the failure was not a safety issue and were no longer involved with nhtsa campaign id number 00v072000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers). the current and failure mileages were 126,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in TREVOR CITY, MI. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 05, 2007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: INSTANT CAR CREDIT . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10220493 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . i received a motive in august 2007 which advised me to contact my local dealer who was authorized by ford motor company to "install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system" of my 2000 mercury mountaineer (recall: 05s28). that until this repair was completed, i should park my vehicle "away from structures to prevent a potential underhood fire from spreading". i have attempted to have this repair completed at least 10 times since receiving this notice, always being told that the "required parts are not in yet". i believe i have worn down the service department with my calls, since i was last told: "they will probably never be in" !! *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in WYCKOFF, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 27, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10222741 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2000 mercury mountaineer with a recall for speed control. consumer stated that she received the recall in august of 2007 and the vehicle has yet to be repaired. *kb the dealer disconnected the cruise control. *jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. DEALER'S NAME: TIM STEWART LINCOLN MERCURY . DEALER'S CITY: ATLANTA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10223180 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2007.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. she immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. the cruise control switch was disconnected and she was informed that the parts would be unavailable until november of 2007. in january of 2008, the dealer stated that they would notify her via mail when the parts arrive. as of april 2, 2008, the contact has not received a notice. a representative from the dealer informed her that they still did not know when the parts would be available. there had been no failure to date. the recall number was 05s28. the current mileage was 48,000. updated 04/16/08. *lj.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 02, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GUNARD FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 804-358-5521 . DEALER'S CITY: RICHMOND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 23230 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TiresMercury Mountaineer 2000 Tires Review #10261981 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2009.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the vehicle has goodyear wrangler rts tires, size p/235/75/r15. the contact noticed that the front passenger side tire would spontaneously lose tire pressure. he took the tires to a tire repair shop and a technician stated that the inner sidewall was separating on all four tires. he concluded that the tires needed to be replaced. all of the tires were replaced and the contact still has possession of the old ones. the vehicle failure mileage was 30,000. the tire failure mileage was 13,140. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in MUSKEGON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10262435 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2009.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . fire under hood while driving. vehicle engine, wiring, battery, front tires, all rubber parts, belts destroyed. looks to be totaled/burt beyond repair. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 138000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU86PXYU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SONORA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 StructureMercury Mountaineer 2000 Structure Review #10278452 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2009.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STRUCTURE . no single event led to the failure. this appears to be a structural defect in the rear lift door of the mercury mountaineer. the mounting plates for the rear door hinges have failed. note that the hinges have not failed. the failure is in the mounting point in the door. one side has completely cracked through and the other side has partially cracked. the consequences are that if both mount points fail there will not be any thing holding the top of the rear lift door. the door could therefore separate from the car and fall off the vehicle. if the mount points fail, the only items holding the door would be the side lift cylinders. these cylinders would not be strong enough to keep the door attached to the vehicle. the failure was discovered 2 days ago. actions taken so far are limited to getting estimates to fix problem. mercury dealer representative was not helpful since vehicle is a 2000 mountaineer and not under any warranty. his response was limited to saying he had never seen the problem before and giving me the name of a collision repair shop. however, i believe this is a major structural failure and a severe safety issue since if the hinge mounts fail completely and the door falls off the vehicle when on the highway, a major accident might result. *tr.Mileage was 125780 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66P4YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10280307 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2009.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . just bought a used 2000 mercury mountaineer and this morning we experienced a problem with the transmission. put it into reverse and it immediately shut down and started to roll backwards because of being on a slight incline. put it back into park and tried again to have it happen again and again. looked up on google and now find that this seems to be an inherited problem that ford is not addressing. what is our recourse on this matter? *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BECKET, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10299684 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2000 mercury mountaineer transmission is defective. i have had to repair my transmission 3 times now. *tr.Mileage was 70104 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ROME, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10302016 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2009.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2000 mercury mountaineer transmission failure vehicle has only 64,000 miles, transmission has been power flushed by our local ford dealership with no correction, we were told the problem was shift flare, with the o/d light flashing is common with all 5r55e transmissions with 4.0l v6 engines. we were told it would be best to replace the transmission with a factory remanufactured unit, rather than try to repair the old transmission at a cost of $2500.00 to $3000.00 dollars. we are now to a point where we cannot drive the vehicle any great distance other than right around town. assistance from ford would be greatly appreciated this vehicle is the fourth ford product we have owned, we now have doubts about our 2005 f150 4x4 supercrew we use to pull our 26' travel trailer approx 4860lbs. our vehicle is in wonderful condition and we do not want to get rid of it, the manufacture needs to step up and help all the loyal ford owners that have believed in there products for many years. *tr.Mileage was 59976 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E9YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in FLORENCE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train DrivelineMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Driveline Review #10354323 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2010.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE . car was in park - after releasing the emergency brake - i tried to put the car in drive and the gear shaft broke off - could not put the car in gear - vehicle was parked on a hill at the time. *tr.Mileage was 85000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in SAN BRUNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10363579 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 27, 2010.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the vehicle was parked and became engulfed into massive flames. the fire department extinguished the fire. the cause of failure was related to the cruise control. a police report was filed with no personal injury. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a towing facility. the failure mileage was unknown. .Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU66P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PFLUGERVILLE, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic TransmissionMercury Mountaineer 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10410296 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2011.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2000 mercury mountaineer that started having transmission problems at 70k miles. it has an aod transmission and it wouldn't shift into gear when i would hit the gas to drive. i took it into the dealer i bought the suv from and they told me that i was low on transmission fluid and that was the problem so i had them fill the fluid. almost immediately it started going through fluid and at around 85k miles it slowly started having the shifting problems again. now it hardly shift at all. i did some research and it sounds like there is a major defect in the 2000's transmissions for both the mercury mountaineer and ford explorers. i truly believe that ford should be issuing a recall and fix the problem. there have many times where i was merging into oncoming traffic only to have my transmission fail to engage and i've almost been broadsided by the oncoming car. here is a website that talks about the transmission failures: http://www.carcomplaints.com/mercury/mountaineer/2002/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml please check it out and help us get the problem fixed. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PROCTOR, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10419202 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2011.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. while driving approximately 35 mph attempting to make a left turn, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the hazard warning switch housing. the failure occurred twice. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000. ..updated 09/29/11 *bf the turn signal switch was replaced. updated 10/07/11 .Mileage was 117000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was purchased on June 24, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TRADER BUDS WESTSIDE DODGE . DEALER'S CITY: COLUMBUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43228 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal SwitchMercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Switch Review #10419202 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2011.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH . tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. while driving approximately 35 mph attempting to make a left turn, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the hazard warning switch housing. the failure occurred twice. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000. ..updated 09/29/11 *bf the turn signal switch was replaced. updated 10/07/11 .Mileage was 117000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was purchased on June 24, 2002. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TRADER BUDS WESTSIDE DODGE . DEALER'S CITY: COLUMBUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43228 . Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Latches/locks/linkagesMercury Mountaineer 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Review #10429486 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2010.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . the automatic locks do not work on all the doors. i've had these locks worked on, but they continue to not work. this is a safety issue, as the doors will not open at all. the driver's side rear door will not open when you try the auto-locks, and the lock cannot be manually pulled up, thus leaving the rear-seated occupant trapped in the car. this often times with the front passenger as well. it also happens with the rear hatch. *kb.Mileage was 70000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LITHIA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10429486 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2010.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the automatic locks do not work on all the doors. i've had these locks worked on, but they continue to not work. this is a safety issue, as the doors will not open at all. the driver's side rear door will not open when you try the auto-locks, and the lock cannot be manually pulled up, thus leaving the rear-seated occupant trapped in the car. this often times with the front passenger as well. it also happens with the rear hatch. *kb.Mileage was 70000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in LITHIA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 SeatsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Seats Review #10430671 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2011.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEATS . tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the driver side seat fractured and collapsed backward. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had previous recall repairs done for the same failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 144,000. .Mileage was 144000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU76E0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BATTLE CREEK, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10441368 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 26, 2011.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl* the contact owned a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off for approximately forty-five minutes when the vehicle caught on fire. the fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the fire. the fire department also informed the contact that the fire originated on the driver's side need the instrument panel. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 119000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BINGHAMTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10453102 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2012.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while i was parking the car in the garage, i came to a stop about 12 inches from a file cabinet against the back wall. then i put the car in reverse to move back a few inches for better clearance. all of a sudden the car unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into the file cabinet and totaled it plus damaged the front bumper, grill and hood. note that applying the brake did not stop it. very thankful that no one was in the front of the car when this happen. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ROSEVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, HydraulicMercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10453102 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2012.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . while i was parking the car in the garage, i came to a stop about 12 inches from a file cabinet against the back wall. then i put the car in reverse to move back a few inches for better clearance. all of a sudden the car unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into the file cabinet and totaled it plus damaged the front bumper, grill and hood. note that applying the brake did not stop it. very thankful that no one was in the front of the car when this happen. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P6YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in ROSEVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior LightingMercury Mountaineer 2000 Exterior Lighting Review #10459712 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2012.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . brake lights were not lighting. fuse was blown, replaced fuse, stepped on brake pedal, then poof of smoke at fuse inside, and under hood smoke continued for 2 minutes. found connector for switch on master cylinder was melted and switch is still bad. disconnected connector from shorted switch causing fuse to blow. then replaced fuse and now brake lights work. cruise control was intermittent for the past 2 months prior to this event. connector is tied to keep it secure until repair is made. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EAST SETAUKET, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10459712 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2012.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . brake lights were not lighting. fuse was blown, replaced fuse, stepped on brake pedal, then poof of smoke at fuse inside, and under hood smoke continued for 2 minutes. found connector for switch on master cylinder was melted and switch is still bad. disconnected connector from shorted switch causing fuse to blow. then replaced fuse and now brake lights work. cruise control was intermittent for the past 2 months prior to this event. connector is tied to keep it secure until repair is made. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EAST SETAUKET, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service BrakesMercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes Review #10459712 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2012.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . brake lights were not lighting. fuse was blown, replaced fuse, stepped on brake pedal, then poof of smoke at fuse inside, and under hood smoke continued for 2 minutes. found connector for switch on master cylinder was melted and switch is still bad. disconnected connector from shorted switch causing fuse to blow. then replaced fuse and now brake lights work. cruise control was intermittent for the past 2 months prior to this event. connector is tied to keep it secure until repair is made. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P7YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in EAST SETAUKET, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Service Brakes Review #10472784 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2012.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . i have a 2000 mercury mountaineer that i have had for 2yrs. now. i keep up the maintenance on this car. i keep the oil changed tires rotated, brakes fixed, pass the emission test every year since purchasing it. i've had this squealing high pitch grinding noise comin from the rear tires.it is very loud. i have new brakes all the way around,shoes,rotors,pads,in it still makes this very loud noise.it has gotten louder since i have all new brakes. i don't know what this noise is, but i know its embarrassing to drive,cause the noise is so loud. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 142000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in JUSTICE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 WheelsMercury Mountaineer 2000 Wheels Review #10472784 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2012.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with WHEELS . i have a 2000 mercury mountaineer that i have had for 2yrs. now. i keep up the maintenance on this car. i keep the oil changed tires rotated, brakes fixed, pass the emission test every year since purchasing it. i've had this squealing high pitch grinding noise comin from the rear tires.it is very loud. i have new brakes all the way around,shoes,rotors,pads,in it still makes this very loud noise.it has gotten louder since i have all new brakes. i don't know what this noise is, but i know its embarrassing to drive,cause the noise is so loud. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 142000 miles. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in JUSTICE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 EngineMercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine Review #10510356 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 30, 2013.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that smoke emitted from under the hood area. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed black smoke and flames in the engine area. the fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company for further investigation. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 165,000. updated 06/26/13*lj the consumer believed the speed control deactivation switch was the cause of the fire. updated 06/27/13 *bf updated updated 07/02/2013 *js.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 165000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10510356 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 30, 2013.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that smoke emitted from under the hood area. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed black smoke and flames in the engine area. the fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company for further investigation. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 165,000. updated 06/26/13*lj the consumer believed the speed control deactivation switch was the cause of the fire. updated 06/27/13 *bf updated updated 07/02/2013 *js.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 165000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P5YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Structure BodyMercury Mountaineer 2000 Structure Body Review #10554563 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 21, 2000.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . water leakage in interior of vehicle is a health hazard due to mold issues, especially for children. sickness from mold can be a lifelong affliction. it is a health safety issue. water leaking into the interior of a car, whether by defective assembly or defective design, should not happen. it seems to be a common problem with ford (and probably other make) vehicles that have moonroofs or sunroofs. there is no question that something should be done to stop this. ford's implicit denial of blame is a moral failure. the following was sent to ford... what is your vehicle sales or service issue?:my 2000 mercury mountaineer has been leaking in the interior from a kinked moonroof drain hose. i took it to a bodyshop to be repaired. the drain hose was permanently kinked from sloppy assembly. the drain hose had to be replaced. what action has your dealer taken to address the issue?:my dealer saw the drain hose and agreed it was a factory assembly defect. they gave me the 1-800-392-3673 and told me to contact that number for reimbursement of the cost to repair. i was told there was no protocol or recall to address the drain hose issue. researching on the internet, it seems to be a not uncommon problem with explorers and mountaineers. what assistance are you seeking from ford motor company?:ford should at least reimburse me for the cost of replacing the drain hose. $272.85. there were other issues such as mold which i was able to fix myself. i still have the defective drain hose. i am certain the dealer would provide an affadavit that this was an assembly defect. i can also send a photo. are you the owner of the vehicle :yes vin : [xxx] mileage : 150000 where is your vehicle now : inpossession have you contacted the dealer :yes dealer name : westlie ford information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BATTLE GROUND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10598164 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i am disable on june 11, 2014 i was traveling about 35 mph and suddenly flames gushed from the dash i stopped the ignition would not turn off fire wipped my right side and i broke my ankle trying to get out of the car. *js.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 199000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in HIGH POINT, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Review #10648414 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . tl* the contact owned a 2000 mercury mountaineer. while driving approximately 65 mph, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the engine began to smoke before it caught fire. the check engine indicator illuminated. the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was deemed destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 240,000..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 240000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Latches/locks/linkagesMercury Mountaineer 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Review #10655124 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that the door locks became inoperable at times and took numerous attempts before the latch would open. the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BATTLE GROUND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10655124 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that the door locks became inoperable at times and took numerous attempts before the latch would open. the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2ZU86P0YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in BATTLE GROUND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electronic Stability ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electronic Stability Control Review #10660877 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . i was driving don the road to an intersection going 45 mph and noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. i proceeded to pull over and got my family out the car before the electrical was completely fried. i tried to put the fire out with two extinguishers and help from fellow bystanders. the blaze under the hood had to be put out by the fire department. i received a police and fire report. the area that the fire had originated from was the fuse box. i know this was a factory problem because i didn't do any work in those areas. i would like compensation for my vehicle because i'm now out 6500 dollars and i searched online and read about over a 100 explorer and mountaineer fires under the hood. i never received any recalls for my vehicle and i owned it over 10 years..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 183345 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10660877 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i was driving don the road to an intersection going 45 mph and noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. i proceeded to pull over and got my family out the car before the electrical was completely fried. i tried to put the fire out with two extinguishers and help from fellow bystanders. the blaze under the hood had to be put out by the fire department. i received a police and fire report. the area that the fire had originated from was the fuse box. i know this was a factory problem because i didn't do any work in those areas. i would like compensation for my vehicle because i'm now out 6500 dollars and i searched online and read about over a 100 explorer and mountaineer fires under the hood. i never received any recalls for my vehicle and i owned it over 10 years..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 183345 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 EngineMercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine Review #10660877 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . i was driving don the road to an intersection going 45 mph and noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. i proceeded to pull over and got my family out the car before the electrical was completely fried. i tried to put the fire out with two extinguishers and help from fellow bystanders. the blaze under the hood had to be put out by the fire department. i received a police and fire report. the area that the fire had originated from was the fuse box. i know this was a factory problem because i didn't do any work in those areas. i would like compensation for my vehicle because i'm now out 6500 dollars and i searched online and read about over a 100 explorer and mountaineer fires under the hood. i never received any recalls for my vehicle and i owned it over 10 years..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 183345 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Engine Review #10660886 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . i was driving to an intersection with my family while going 45 mph. i noticed black coming through the vents. i pulled off to a gas station parking lot. i proceeded to use fire extinguishers under the hood, the fire department had to come put it out. they did a look through and determined the fire started at the fuse box. i went home and researched that this is a recurring problem with this type of vehicle. i'm now out the 6500 i used to purchase it. i cant fix it or trade it in now..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 183345 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical SystemMercury Mountaineer 2000 Electrical System Review #10660886 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i was driving to an intersection with my family while going 45 mph. i noticed black coming through the vents. i pulled off to a gas station parking lot. i proceeded to use fire extinguishers under the hood, the fire department had to come put it out. they did a look through and determined the fire started at the fuse box. i went home and researched that this is a recurring problem with this type of vehicle. i'm now out the 6500 i used to purchase it. i cant fix it or trade it in now..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 183345 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed ControlMercury Mountaineer 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10660886 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2000, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . i was driving to an intersection with my family while going 45 mph. i noticed black coming through the vents. i pulled off to a gas station parking lot. i proceeded to use fire extinguishers under the hood, the fire department had to come put it out. they did a look through and determined the fire started at the fuse box. i went home and researched that this is a recurring problem with this type of vehicle. i'm now out the 6500 i used to purchase it. i cant fix it or trade it in now..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 183345 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4M2DU66P1YU. Mercury Mountaineer 2000 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. |
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