Mercury Mercury truck problems

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Common Mercury Mercury truck problems

The Mercury brand, a division of Ford Motor Company, was launched in the late 1930s as a mid-price brand to fill the gap between Ford and Lincoln. The brand was intended to compete with GM's Buick and Chrysler's DeSoto.

Mercury's pickups were essentially restyled Ford pickups designed exclusively for the Canadian market. These pickups were sold under the Mercury brand with appropriate markings, such as the M series. The Canadian version of the Mercury pickup had a different grille from the Ford version but was otherwise identical. After the war, Mercury continued to sell pickups in Canada, but they were still based on Ford's F series and carried the Mercury M series designation.

There are several common problems reported by owners of Mercury vehicles, including the Mercury Mountaineer. These problems include suspension, brake, and drivability issues. For example, a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer with approximately 180,000 miles may have issues with suspension, brakes, and overall drivability. It is recommended to check for these issues before purchasing the vehicle.

Another common problem with Mercury vehicles is warning lights on the dashboard. Newer vehicles have various warning lights that can indicate a problem with the car. For example, the check engine light may come on, indicating a significant problem with the vehicle. However, the engine control unit does not provide specific information about the issue, so a code reader or a trip to the mechanic is necessary to identify and repair the problem.

Flat tires are also a common problem with Mercury vehicles. A flat tire can leave the driver stranded on the roadside, requiring the installation of a spare tire or a tow truck. Flat tires can occur for various reasons, such as running over a screw or nail or wearing down the tires as they age. It is essential to keep an eye on tire tread wear and replace tires as necessary to prevent flat tires.

In summary, Mercury vehicles, like any other car brand, can experience various problems. It is essential to be aware of these issues and check for them before purchasing a used vehicle. Regular maintenance and inspections can also help prevent these problems and keep the vehicle running smoothly.

What are common problems with Mercury?

Depending on the type and amount, exposures to mercury can damage the nervous system, kidneys, liver and immune system. Breathing mercury vapors can harm the nervous system, lungs and kidneys. Mercury vapors can pass easily from the lungs to the bloodstream.

What year should I avoid Mercury Mariner?

The Mariner has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2005–2007).

What problems does a Mercury Mountaineer have?

Do Mercury mountaineers have transmission problems?

Some of the more common Mercury Mountaineer transmission problems are unusually hard shifts, erratic shifting, and transmission fault codes. Many times, these issues are caused by excessive wear on the bushings, clutch drum, and clutches.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Mercury Mercury truck years

We have researched Mercury problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mercury Mercury truck cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Mercury Mercury truck model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mercury Mercury truck model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Mercury Mercury truck years

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Mercury Mercury truck car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Mercury Mercury truck , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Electrical system problems
Tires problems
Fuel system problems
Other problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Mercury Mercury truck vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Mercury truck model years

There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mercury Mercury truck . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mercury Mercury truck vehicles.

List of Mercury Mercury truck complaints

Mercury Mercury truck 2000

Date Of Incident: 2004-10-25
Date Complaint: 2005-03-13
VIN: 4M2ZU76E7YU
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: THE LIGHTED DIGTAL DISPLAY FOR THE RADIO STATIONS DOES NOT STAY LIT, SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T COME ON FOR DAYS. SOMETIMES WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS EGAGED SMOKE RISES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.*AK

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Mercury Mercury truck 2000

Date Of Incident: 2005-02-20
Date Complaint: 2005-02-20
Fire: 1
VIN: 4M2ZU86P3YU
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: I OWN(ED) A 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 8 CYLINDER, WHICH I HAVE OWNED SINCE IT WAS NEW. THE CAR HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TODAY (FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES). AS I WAS SITTING IN LINE AT THE DRIVE-THRU AT A LOCAL BANK, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS OVERHEATING (ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO REASON IT SHOULD). WITHIN SECONDS PEOPLE STARTED SCREAMING AT ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE THERE WERE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM THE WHEEL WELLS. I PULLED OUT OF LINE AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, THE FREEHOLD POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE CALLED AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO BURN FOR A GOOD 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE ASSEMBLY BURNED AND MELTED INCLUDING THE GRILL OF THE CAR. THE FIRE MARSHALL HAD NO IDEA WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS. HAVE YOU HAD ANY OTHER SUCH COMPLAINTS? *JB

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Mercury Mercury truck 2000

Date Of Incident: 2004-12-15
Date Complaint: 2005-01-26
VIN: 1MECM50U2NA
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Summary: 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, IN DECEMBER IT BECAME VERY COLD AND I WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR, IT WOULD DIE CONSTANTLY. I WOULD HAVE TO SIT IN THE CAR DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO KEEP IT RUNNING. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP FOR A TUNE UP. I GOT IT BACK AND THE PROBLEMS CONTINUED. I RETURNED IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY RAN SOME TESTS AND FOUND A PART THEY THOUGHT WAS BAD AND REPLACED IT. ONCE AGAIN I GOT THE CAR BACK AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. EACH TIME IT WOULD TRIGGER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND STAY ON. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP. THEY THEN DECIDED IT WAS THE O2 SENSORS IN BAY 1 AND BAY 2. THEY REPLACED THEM AND RETURNED MY CAR. AGAIN I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN IT HAS BEEN WITH ME. THEY STILL CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT A TON OF MONEY AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. I CAN SAY THAT I HAD ONE WARM DAY HERE IN ILLINOIS AND ON THAT DAY I HAD NO TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE TEMPATURE DROPS BELOW 32 DEGREES. I ALSO HAVE NOTICED A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE BACK END OF THE TRUCK WHEN I TURN IT OFF. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT IT IS THE AUTO SHUT OFF FOR THE GAS TANK AND IS NORMAL BUT I HAVE NEVER HERD THIS ON ANY OTHER TRUCK LIKE MINE OR ANY OTHER MODEL. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT HE HAS ANOTHER COUSOMER WITH THE SAME MODEL TRUCK AS MINE AND THAT THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING MY CAR TO NOT RUN WHEN IT IS COLD BUT WILL RUN WHEN IT IS WARM!*AK

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Mercury Mercury truck 1995

Date Of Incident: 2002-07-15
Date Complaint: 2002-07-15
Fire: 1
VIN: 1MELM6535FK
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.SMOKE WAS COMING INSIDE AND FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE . DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

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Mercury Mercury truck 1993

Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
Date Complaint: 2000-09-25
VIN: 4M2ZU55P5XU
Components: TIRES
Summary: PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS#AT P235/75R15 AND DOT # 8XHLIPY309. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK THE TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL. *YH

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Mercury Mercury truck 2000

Date Of Incident: 2000-09-14
Date Complaint: 2000-09-14
VIN: 4M2U76EUJ25
Components: TIRES
Summary: PE00 020; CONSUMER WILL FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *AK

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