1999 Mercury Mountaineer problems
The Mercury Mountaineer is a mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was sold by Mercury from 1996 until 2010. Sharing many of its features with the Ford Explorer, the vehicles were virtually identical in terms of hardware. Externally, they were styled somewhat differently, and the Mountaineer was positioned with a more upscale interior, with the Mountaineer's MSRP coming in at $1,000–$6,000 more than the Explorer. It was last redesigned for the 2006 model year with a new frame, looking very similar to its previous model.
Some controversy resulted after the media highlighted a number of rollovers involving Explorers and Mountaineers fitted with Firestone tires. The Mountaineer has been praised for its excellent handling and stability. The Mountaineer was never sold in Canada. As part of the discontinuation of the Mercury brand, production of the Mountaineer ended in late 2010.
Background
In 1990, General Motors introduced the Oldsmobile Bravada sport-utility vehicle, derived from the four-door Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. Though far lower in price, the Bravada was marketed as a competitor to the Range Rover (and the later Land Rover Discovery) and Toyota Land Cruiser. While sharing its body with the Blazer, Oldsmobile differentiated the Bravada with the use of model-specific trim and a dedicated all-wheel drive powertrain (in place of part-time four-wheel drive). For 1993, Jeep briefly revived the long-running Grand Wagoneer nameplate as part of the Jeep Grand Cherokee model line, using woodgrain exterior trim and a leather interior; limited sales led to its cancellation after a single model year.
As a response to the Bravada and the Grand Wagoneer, Ford introduced the 1993 Ford Explorer Limited in 1992. In contrast to the outdoors-themed Explorer Eddie Bauer, the Limited was geared towards on-road driving; it was fitted with all-wheel drive in place of traditional four-wheel drive. The Limited was also distinguished by monochromatic body trim, body-color bumpers, and chrome wheels.
As part of the redesign of the Explorer for 1995, the Limited remained part of the Explorer lineup, with the segment gaining additional competitors through the use of badge engineering. For 1996, the Acura SLX (Isuzu Trooper), Infiniti QX4 (Nissan Pathfinder), and the larger Lexus LX450 (Toyota Land Cruiser) were introduced together.
As these brands, along with Oldsmobile, competed more directly with luxury brands than the Ford model line, Ford Motor Company sought to develop SUVs for its Lincoln-Mercury division. To minimize model overlap, Mercury was chosen to sell a version of the mid-size Ford Explorer, while Lincoln would sell a version of the then-upcoming full-size Ford Expedition.
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Common 1999 Mercury Mountaineer problems
The 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has been reported to have several engine problems, with the most common being a knocking noise from the engine and running roughly.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received 156 complaints for the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, including 9 recalls, 6 investigations, and 303 service alerts. The remedy for this recall is for dealers to replace the flare nut on the brake line.
Another common problem with the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is related to the fuel system. There is a service alert for 1999-06-01070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE CONDITIONS ON HARD START DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEED DOWN. This alert is related to concerns with the automatic transmission cooling unit and lines, and it affects the power train of the vehicle.
There are also reports of a major system failure in the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, causing the engine to die in flight without warning. This problem occurs at low speeds, such as when parking, and it is very unsafe to drive the vehicle in this condition. The problem can be intermittent, making it difficult to diagnose. One owner reported that the car died in flight going about 30, and it took ten minutes for the engine to start up again.
In summary, the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has several engine problems, including a knocking noise from the engine, running roughly, and a major system failure that causes the engine to die in flight. These problems are serious and can affect the safety of the vehicle. It is important to address these issues as soon as possible to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.
1999 Mercury Mountaineer car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Mountaineer problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Tires problems
- Visibility problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Mercury Mountaineer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
The NHTSA has received 166 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles.
2018-05-27
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-01
- VIN: 4M2DU52P8XU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CURSE CONTROL OCCASIONALLY MAKES ENGINE ACCELERATE WHILE AND AFTER BRAKE APPLIED WHILE MOVING UNDER 5 MPH AND EVEN WHILE STOPPED WITH BRAKE STILL APPLIED. MORE THAN ONCE A PEDESTRIAN WAS AT RISK IN A CROSSWALK WHILE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH BRAKE STILL APPLIED, THEN ENGINE SUDDENLY BECAME NEAR FULL THROTTLE, REQUIRING EVEN STRONGER PRESSING OF BRAKE PEDDLE. WE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER (HENRY DAY FORD) WHO UPDATED ENGINE CONTROL ROM; BUT SAME PROBLEM CONTINUED TO EXIST. THE DEALER OFFERED NO WARRANTY OF REPAIR OR EVEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PROBLEM. WE NOW DRIVE WITH THE CRUSE CONTROL AND HORN AND ??? CABLE DISCONNECTED NEAR WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR.
2018-01-07
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2ZU55P6XU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: EXPLODING AIRBAGS FILLED VEHICLE WITH SMOKE AND ASH. I RECEIVED MINOR BURNS AND ABRASIONS ON ARMS AND FACE, DAUGHTER RIDING IN BACK SEAT RECEIVED BLACK EYE FORM FLYING OBJECT AND REQUIRED SCAN OF HEAD TO RULE OUT HEAD INJURY. WAS RESULT OF ACCIDENT
2016-11-28
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-18
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE: P265/75R15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR BODY PANEL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. *TR
2014-07-31
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-09
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 128,000.
2013-05-17
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-14
- VIN: 4M2ZU55P5XU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR , WASHER WORKS. *TR
2011-12-14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-13
- VIN: 4M2ZU54EXXU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. RAN DIAGNOSTICS TO DETERMINE THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT PULLING A VACUUM. DETERMINED THE FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE WAS CRACKED AT THE TOP OF THE LINE NEAR THE TANK CAP. WENT TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE AND FOUND OUT WHERE THE PIPE MEETS THE TANK, MORE THAN 1/2 OF THE DIAMETER OF THE CONNECTION WAS MISSING (RUSTED THRU) AND BROKE OFF WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE HOSE (THE METAL ATTACHMENT FROM THE TANK IS STUCK IN THE FILLER NECK HOSE). THE OUTSIDE OF THE TANK WAS WET WITH FUEL. THE REST OF THE TANK IS SOLID WITH NO THIN WALLS. REPLACED TANK AND FILLER PIPE WITH NEW. *TR
2011-12-08
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-30
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2ZU54E5XU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES, LINE SIZE: P235/75/R15, DOT NUMBER: RTN-ST235-75-15105S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE WOODS, CRASHING INTO SEVERAL TREES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE RIBS, HEAD, BACK AND SHOULDERS. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED (SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 40-8691422). THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2011-07-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-01
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH DOOR LOCKS, DELAY SWITCH ON REARVIEW MIRROR, WINDOW LOCK AND WINDOW FUNCTIONS, ABS ON ALL THE TIME ,DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. NONFUNCTIONING DOME LIGHT SWITCHES AND INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ( WHICH WHEN CHECKED WAS DETERMINED TO BE SOME UNKNOWN INSUFFICIENT EXHAUST FLOW ISSUE). CONSTANT CLICKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FAR LEFT DRIVERS SIDE OF DASH. WE NOTICED A FLAME COMING OUT OF MY LEFT FRONT TOP DASH VENT AFTER CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 5+ HOURS. IT'S OBVIOUS THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DASH AND IT BURNT BOTH OF THE WIRING HARNESSES UNDER THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL PANEL HITTING THE VENT LINE AND COMING OUT THE TOP VENT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASH. WE HAD TO POOR BUCKETS OF WATER INSIDE DASH VENTS/ OPENINGS AND FRONT HOOD AREA TO GET THE FLAMES OUT. OUR INJURIES WERE INCURRED WHILE TRYING TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. *TR
2011-05-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-06
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IDLE WHEN IT CAUGHT IN FIRE FROM THE ENGINE AREA AND SPREAD TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AND THE ENGINE COMPONENTS WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE ENGINE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
2009-10-10
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-01
- VIN: 4M2ZU55PXXU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: FRONT WIPERS STOP WORKING. THIS OCCURS ABRUPTLY WITHOUT REGARD TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING, ETC. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH THE MOTOR AND THE SWITCH. THE WIPERS STILL FAIL. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
2008-11-19
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-19
- VIN: 4M2ZU54E3XU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DRIVER PULLED ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,172 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,162.
2008-05-05
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-23
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4M2DU54E6XU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE. MY GARAGE BURNED COMPLETELY DOWN AND SOME DAMAGE WAS DONE TO MY HOME AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY. *TR
2008-03-10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-10
- VIN: 4M2ZU52E4XU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT BEGAN PEELING OFF THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEGUN TO RUST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
2008-02-28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-16
- VIN: 4M2DU55P7XU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR ARE TAKING AN EXTREMELY LONG TIME TO ARRIVE. HE WAS DISSATISFIED THAT FORD NEVER PROVIDED THEIR CUSTOMERS WITH UPDATES AND HE HAD TO CALL 8-10 TIMES, MORE THAN ONCE A MONTH, TO FIND OUT THE STATUS OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THEY FELT IT WAS UNNECESSARY. THE DEALER WAS LOCATED THIRTY MILES AWAY FROM HIS RESIDENCE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATE 04-02-08 *BF
2008-02-11
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 4M2ZU54E0XU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER SWAY BAR FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT PASSENGER SWAY BAR LINK WAS SHEARED OFF. THEN HE NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR LINK WAS THE SAME WAY. CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH OF THE LINKS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR EARLIER MODELS. *JB
2008-01-14
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-09
- VIN: 1MEFM53S0XG
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTRACT FROM THE RETRACTOR MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BE WORN BY ANYONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ON MY MODEL YEAR BUT FORD MOTOR CLAIMS THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED AND IS UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING AT THIS TIME. *TR
2007-12-27
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 05S28 IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006. THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IS NOT DISCONNECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77000. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE VIN IS NOT AVAILABLE.
2007-12-11
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-11
- VIN: 4M2DU52P1XU
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: ON MY VEHICLE A BOLD ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HAS BROKEN CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE SEAT. THE TUBULAR PART INSIDE IS CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BOLT THAT BROKE, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. FORD IS STATING THIS WAS SENT TO ME 6 TIMES. I DO NOT RECALL EVER RECEIVING A NOTICE. FORD WILL NOT AUTHORIZE THE DEALER TO REPAIR THIS AT NO COST TO ME. I HAVE SINCE TALKED WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE # PROVIDED TO ME BY THE DEALERSHIP, AND STILL HAVE NO RESOLUTION...OTHER THAN THEY WILL REPLACE THE BOLT THAT BROKE...NOT THE REST CAUSED BY THIS BROKEN BOLT. *TR
2007-06-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-23
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2XV11T3XD
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: A MINI VAN BROADSIDED A 4 DOOR SEDAN AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTILL AFTER THE VAN CAME TO A STOP, AND THE DRIVER TRIED TO OPEN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TO GET OUT. *AK
2007-04-06
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DOCTOR, POLICE OFFICER, AND BODY SHOP SAID IT SHOULD HAVE. I SUFFERED HEAD , BACK AND NECK INJURIES. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *AK
2007-04-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4M2ZU55P9XU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. AS THE SMELL INTENSIFIED THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN FIVE MINUTES THE SMOKE TURNED GRAY AND BLACK IN COLOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, AND, BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED, THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATORS, AND A REPORT WAS PENDING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 54,717.*AK
2007-03-12
SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-03
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1ZWFT61LXX5
- Components: SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 MERCURY COUGAR WITH 44000 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 40 MPH AND ENTERING THE HIGHWAY WITH THE FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL THE CONTACT LIFTED THE FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO MANEUVER AROUND A VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, IT KEPT ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL TO TRY TO GET THE PEDAL UNSTUCK, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE REACHED A SPEED OF 120 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE NEAREST EXIT RAMP AND PRESSED ON THE FOOT BRAKE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CONTACT PRESSED ON THE FOOT BRAKE A SECOND TIME, THEN ONLY ONE FRONT BRAKE GRABBED AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES. THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT UNLATCHED FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAD THREE MERCURY RECALLS 00S03, 01S03, 01S02. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION BUT, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RACING, THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. *AK
2006-12-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2ZU52P1XU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST TRACTION, DUE TO ICE ON THE ROAD, AND HIT A GUARD RAIL, WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE IMPACTED THE GUARD RAIL HEAD ON, AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH PARTIES WERE SECURED BY THE SEAT BELTS. A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS WERE TAKEN OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY AFTER THE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP AS INSTRUCTED BY THE INSURER. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT ALERTED.
2006-05-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2DU55P4XU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ALERTED AND NO INSPECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.
2006-03-21
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-15
- VIN: 4M2ZU52E2XU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TAILGATE FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TAILGATE. THE WELDS HAD POPPED LOOSE WHICH ALLOWED THE HINGES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION. UPDATED 04/12/06. *JB
1999 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
2007-08-03
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
2006-06-13
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
2003-08-05
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
- Consequence: THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
2003-08-05
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
- Consequence: THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
2000-08-21
- Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
- Components: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Summary: TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
- Consequence: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
- Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
2000-03-07
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS. THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS (E.G., FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, 4X4 SYSTEM, ETC.) COULD NOT BE TURNED ON OR, IN SOME CASES IF THE FUNCTION IS ON, COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF.
- Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE GEM CIRCUIT.
1999-06-29
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WITH COMPONENTS THAT ARE COATED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED LATCH PIVOT CORROSION PROTECTION.
1999-05-18
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE TO THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) CONNECTION COULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE LINE TO LEAK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLARE NUT ON THE BRAKE LINE.
1999-03-30
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
- Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
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