2006 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 2006 Mercury Mountaineer problems
The 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is a midsize four-door SUV that features a number of improvements, including a bolder grille treatment, a new tailgate, more attractive taillights, upgraded interior furnishings, additional sound insulation, a stiffer frame, and new shocks for better ride and handling characteristics. However, like any vehicle, the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has its share of common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most common issues:
- Crack on Lift Gate: This is a widespread issue that affects many Mercury Mountaineer owners. According to RepairPal, 322 people have reported this problem. The crack usually appears on the lift gate, which can be quite frustrating for owners.
- Front Hub Assemblies: This problem affects the hub bearings, which can cause a helicopter noise or jet plane sound, especially when turning back and forth. The only way to fix this issue is to replace the bearing, which can be quite expensive.
- Electronic Running Boards: This problem affects the electronic running boards, which can cause them to stay down or not work correctly. This issue is more common in areas with a lot of salt and sand, which can cause the hinges to corrode. The only way to fix this problem is to take the running boards apart and lubricate all the components.
- Shift Interlock Control Module: This problem affects the shifter assembly, which can cause the car not to shift out of park. Moisture getting into the module, especially if someone spills coffee or other beverages, can cause this issue. The only way to fix this problem is to replace the module.
- Heater Control Actuator and Heater Control Actuator Door: This problem affects the heater control actuator and the heater control actuator door, which can cause the heat to get stuck in the on position or a clicking noise coming from the dash. The only way to fix this problem is to replace the actuator or the door, which can be quite expensive.
- Intake Manifold Runner Control Module: This problem affects the backside of the intake and can cause acceleration issues and a check engine light with P2007 and P2006 codes. The only way to fix this problem is to replace the module, which can be quite expensive.
These are some of the most common problems that affect the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer based on complaints from owners. It's essential to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the vehicle's longevity.
2006 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:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Mercury Mountaineer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
The NHTSA has received 117 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles.
2022-12-27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: 4M2EU47E76U
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that her husband informed her that the vehicle had experienced an unknown radiator failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the radiator was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time by an independent mechanic; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,869.
2021-09-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-15
- VIN: 4M2EU48896U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My shifter continuously won’t come out of park. Multiple other people with the same kind of vehicle have posted on forums with the same issue. It’s happened weekly for a year or more. I keep getting told there’s a recall on it but can’t find it.
2021-07-18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-11
- VIN: 4M2EU47E36U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: There is a known issue with the cluster panel’s relay that has caused my headlights to flash off and on randomly as it malfunctions.
2021-04-22
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-01
- VIN: 4M2EU48856U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
- Summary: MY CAR WILL JERK AS I'M DRIVING RPMS GOING HIGH WHILE NO SPEED IS PICKING UP. WITH JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHEN AT STOP LIGHT. LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM TIRES COULD HAVE FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON GAS PETAL AND GO NO FASTER.
2019-10-20
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-19
- VIN: 4M2EU48876U
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 123,000 MILES. NOTICE (BOTTOM) OF BOX SUBFRAME, LOCATED REAR DRIVER SIDE ONLY. FOWARD OF REAR AXLE, HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN A LENGTH OF 8 TO 10 INCHES. CORROSION HAS ROTTED THROUGH THIS AREA. VEHICLE HAS 123000 MILES ON IT. ALSO VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION ALL OVER BOTTOM OF SUBFRAME. FORD DID NOT APPLY CORROSION COATINGS ON THIS SUB FRAME PROPERLY. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLES AS WELL AS TIME GOES ON. NOTICE OTHER FORD VEHICLES HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS AND RECALLS WITH SUB FRAME CORROSION, RANGING FROM 2001 THROUGH 2014. FORD'S VENDORS THAT FABRICATE THESE PARTS SHOULD BE UPDATED WITH MODERN PROCEDURES TO APPLY CORROSION PREVENTED COATINGS ON THESE PARTS PROPERLY. SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE SECTIONS FOR REPAIR... NO ACCIDENTS, NO ISSUES, AS TIME GOES ON THERE MAYBE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE WITH FORD PRODUCTS SUB FRAME CORROSION RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS ON ROADS.
2019-04-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-12
- VIN: 4M2EU48806U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE GEAR SHAFT WILL STOP MY CAR FROM STARTING WHEN I TURN IT OFF. IT WILL ALSO MAKE MY CAR VUT OFF WHILE DRIVING..THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR STICK WILL GET STUCK AND I AM ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS...WHEN THE CAR IS NOT STARTED AND MY FOOT IS NOT ON THE BREAKS. EVEN WHEN THE BUTTON IS NOT STUCK, IT STILL WILL GET STUCK IN PARK AND WONT LET ME START MY CAR..A RECALL SHOULD BE STARTED..BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN OTHERS ON HERE WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS..SO ITS A MANUFACTURING ACCIDENT NOT THE CONSUMER.
2018-05-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2EU38856U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DRIVER SEAT MOTOR MESSED UP CAUSING THE TO BE STATIONARY. THE SEAT WONT MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD.THE AIR CONDITIONING ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOESN'T BLOW COLD , THE DASH AND RADIO LIGHTS BRIGHTEN AND DIM SPORADICALLY AND THE THIRD ROW SEATS DON'T WORK, THE GEAR STRIPPED OUT. ALSO, THE BUSHINGS ON THE FEONT AND REAR HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED.
2018-01-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-08
- VIN: 4M2EU47EO6U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I LIVE IN QUINCY, MA. WHEN IT SNOWS OR GETS COLD THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY, MAJORITY OF TIME IN REVERSE, LOCKS IN REVERSE, SELF ACCELERATING, AND EVEN WHEN I BRAKE IT OVERRIDES THE BRAKING SYSTEM. LAST NIGHT IT ACTUALLY SELF DISPLAYED THE 4X4 LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. WHEN I MEAN ACCELERATES, I MEAN UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION.
2017-09-07
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-21
- VIN: 4M2EU47E56Z
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE RECENTLY WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES. THE CAR KEEPS STALLING OR DYING AS YOU MAY SAY AS I DRIVE. IT WILL BE OKAY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN JUST DIE RIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY! ONCE IT DIES ONCE, THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COOLED DOWN. I HAVE THE ENGINE CODES OF P2104, P2111 AND P2135 WITH A REFERE TO P2101. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND PAID WELL OVER $1,000 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND IT JUST CONTINUES. I AM AFRAID MY FAMILY MAY ALL DIE! WERE ON 93 RECENTLY HEADING TOWARD BOSTON AND MY CAR DIED RIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF 495. I HAD ALL MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAVE FIXED THE FUEL SYSTEM (ERROR CODE LAST TIME), HAD A COMPLETE TUNE UP, AND THROTTLE SENSOR ETC.
2017-01-17
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-17
- VIN: 4M2EU47E86U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WOULD NOT REVERSE WHEN PROMPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,758.
2016-11-08
STRUCTURE,SEATS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-18
- VIN: 4M2EU37E36U
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS,ENGINE
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" PAINTING, SEATS ELECTRIC, LIGHT OF THE ENGINE.
2016-11-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-15
- VIN: 4M2EU37E36U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" ENGINE ALWAYS TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I FIXED IT AT 3 DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS AND STILL THE SAME.
2016-05-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-28
- VIN: 4M2EU47E66Z
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: HAVE SENT A COMPLAINT RECENTLY NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME I'VE SEEN ON LINE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS DUE TO FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS ON FORD, AND MERCURY MOUNTAINEER ESP 20001- THRU 2012 MODELS AND HAD A 2004 LAST YR. I HAD TO SEND TO JUNKYARD BECAUSE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND WOULD ALSO STOP WHILE DRIVING ESP. ON HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH MANY CLOSE CALLS AND LUCKY I WASNT INJURED OR KILLLED DUE TO TROUBLE WITH TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING AND BECOMING UNRESPONSIVE TO WHERE IT HAD TO BE TOWED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRANSMISSION BECAME UNRESPONSIVE NOW MY 2006 MOUNTAINEER AWD HAS SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND EVERY ONE I HAVE TRIED TO PURCHASE AS A REPLACEMENT ALSO HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS FAILING SO NEED SOME ADVICE AS TO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THESE ISSUES!.....AS IN PAST I STATED IT FAILS LOSES POWER AND TRANSMISSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AFTER SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO STOP AT LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS IT USUALLY IS UNRESPONSIVE AND CANT GET OUT OF LOW GEAR AND OR COMPLETELY WILL NOT GO THRU GEARS NORMALLY!....HAVE HEARD ONLY 2011 MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED RECENTLY NOT FAIR IN MY OPINION THAT NO ONE HAS PAID ATTENTION TO THE EARLIER MODEL FORD EXPLORER AND MOUNTAINEER ESPECIALLY IN MY CASE O4-08 HAVE ALL HAD EXACT PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO MY CURRENT 06 MOUNTAINEER AWD....AS SEVERALMECHANICS RECENTLY REFUSE TO WORK ON IT TELLING ME THEY ARE NOT WORTH THEIR TIME AND NO GUARANTEES AS THEY FEEL THAT THEY ARE ALL FAULTY FROM 02-2012 AND ALL SHULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES!.....IN MY OPINION I BELIEVE THIS SHULD BE LOOKED INTO BEFORE IT BECOMEWS THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE...I AM DISABLED AND NEED A SAFER VEHICLE AND IN HOPES FORD WILL MAKE RIGHT BY ME AND POSSIBLY LOOK INTO AND OR SEE ABOUT A RECALL ON MY 06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER!. THANKS FOR ANY TIME AND HELP! REFERRING TO THE UNSAFE DRIVETRAIN YET AGAIN I AM HAVING WITH NOW.
2016-04-30
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-29
- VIN: 4M2EU47E66Z
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2ND MOUNTAINEER OWNED TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT IN LOW GEARS AND UNRESPONSIVE. STALLED IN TOWN AND ON HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS ALMOST CAUSING COLLISIONS SEVERAL TIMES AFTER BECOMING UNRESPONSIVE WHILE DRIVING.
2016-03-21
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2EU47E76U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, SHOULDER, AND CHEST. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
2016-03-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-18
- VIN: 4M2EU47E96U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DRIVING ALONG AROUND TOWN OR HIGHWAY AND WILL JUST LOOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING AFTER THE FACT THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH A RED WRENCH OR AN ORANGE WRENCH, FIRST PLACE I HAD IT TO SAID IT WAS A NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE THAT WAS LOOSE SO THEY TIGHTENED THE CABLE, TOOK IT HOME STALLED OUT ON ME, TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER SAID WAS READING THAT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE DROVE VERY NEXT DAY STALLED ON ME ONCE AGAIN TAKING IT TO THE FORD DEALER ITSELF SAID COULD BE A NUMBER OF THINGS ONE IS THAT THE MASS AIR FLOW HAS EXPOSED WIRE WHICH THEY WILL BE FIXING THAT AND CLEANING OUT THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE BODY AND SEE HOW THAT IS IF NOT THEN THEY WILL TRY REPLACING THE TORQUE CONVERTOR CLUTCH CIRCUIT FOR ONE THIS NEEDS TO STOP BEING A GUESSING GAME I'M NOT A MILLIONAIRE I USED MY 401K TO PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE, ITS SUCH A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHILE ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND JUST UP AND STOPPED ON ME LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO DRIFT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN THE MEANWHILE WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER COMING UP BEHIND ME WITH SEVERAL OTHER TRAFFIC HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FORD CONTACTED BY THE ONE GARAGE AND THEY "WASN'T SURE" WHAT IT COULD BE, WELL IT STOPS ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING ANYWHERE SUCH A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD SOMEONE HAS TO KNOW SOMETHING WITHOUT HAVING TO JUST "GUESS" THE SITUATION. ALSO EVERY TIME IT RAINS THE WATER SEEPS THRU THE SUNROOF AND THE OVERHEAD LIGHT YOU CAN SEE IT CAME THRU THE LINER ITSELF WHEN IT DRIES UP, SO HEARTBREAKING BECAUSE I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT I HAVE ONLY HAD FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF.
2015-12-15
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-13
- VIN: 4M2EU47E16U
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: MY DRIVER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND THE INTERIOR INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I AM DRIVING. I HAVE TO STOP AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT SO IT WILL STOP.
2015-11-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-15
- VIN: 4M2EU48826Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOUGHT USED IN WA STATE AND LIVE IN NJ NOW. AFTER PURCHASSE IT RAINED ONE NIGHT AND NEXT MORNING ENTIRE CENTER CONSOLE, OVERHEAD LIGHTS WERE ALL WET INSIDE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DETERMINED LEAK WAS SUNROOF. NOTIFIED DEALER AND THEY HAD A GLASS SPECIALIST REMOVE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN. REPLACED SEAL WITH NEW ONE AND CLAIMED NO MORE LEAKAGE. A FEW DAYS LATER IT RAINED AGAIN (WA WELL KNOWN FOR ALWAYS RAINING) AND AGAIN THE LEAK WAS PRESENT. THE DEALER'S RESPONSE WAS NOW 'PARK YOUR VEHICLE WITH THE FRONT END DOWNHILL. THERE ARE TINY SLOTS THAT DIRECT THE WATER DOWN THE CORNER PILLARS AND APPARENTLY CLOG EASILY. SO PARKING WITH FRONT END DOWNHILL WILL RELIEVE THE WATER BEFORE IT CAN POOL UP TO LEAK.
2015-11-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-10
- VIN: 4M2EU47E06U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WAS LEAKING COOLANT DUE TO A CRACK IN THE RADIATOR. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE FORUMS, I HAVE LEARNED THAT HAS BEEN A LONG STANDING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THIS VEHICLES OWNERS. UNFORTUNATELY FOR OWNERS, FORD ISSUED A TBS IN 2009 JUST IN TIME FOR MOST OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES' WARRANTIES TO EXPIRE. SOME OWNERS ARE ON THEIR 3RD OR MORE RADIATOR REPLACEMENT, I AM ONLY ON MY FIRST. I PETITION THAT FORD RECALLS THIS ISSUE BEFORE MYSELF AND OTHERS HAVE TO REPEATEDLY PAY FOR THIS CLEAR DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THEIR HARD OWNED MONEY. THIS PROBLEM ALSO POSES SAFETY RISK TO THE PASSENGERS OPERATING THESE VEHICLES AND TO ANY ANIMALS ATTRACTED TO THE SWEET SMELL OF THE COOLANT FROM AFFECTED VEHICLES WHOSE OWNERS WHO MAY NOT YET KNOW THIS ISSUE OR CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT.
2015-11-14
SEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-15
- VIN: 4M2EU48826Z
- Components: SEAT BELTS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MOUNTAINEER PREMIER AWD WITH JUST OVER 150,000 MILES. WENT TO RAISE REAR (THIRD ROW) ELECTRICAL SEAT ON DRIVER/LEFT SIDE. MAKES A SLIGHT CLICKING SOUND AND WILL RAISE UP ABOUT 1 INCH, THEN JUST STOPS GOING UP WITH SOUNDS STILL HEARD. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWS A MOTOR IN THE CENTER ALONG A GEAR SHAFT WHICH MUST RAISE THE SEAT. THE MOTOR IS WHIRRING LIKE IT IS FUNCTIONING BUT THE SHAFT DOESN'T MOVE. THERE IS NO WAY TO MANUALLY FULLY RAISE THE SEAT.
2015-11-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-15
- VIN: 4M2EU48826Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY MOUNTAINEER THE ELECTRIC RUNNING BOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. BOUGHT FROM A DEALER IN WA STATE AND MOVED TO WI STATE WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED EXTENDING/RETRACTING. MOVED TO NJ AND WE HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE EXTENDED WARRANTY. BEGAN TO SOUND LIKE A KNOCKING SOUND WITH LITTLE POWER AND HAD TOWED TO DEALER. THERE THEY FOUND ALL 8 SPARK PLUGS FOULED, DRIVER SIDE HAD 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS LOOSE. PASSENGER SIDE HAD SAME 3 LOOSE, BUT ALSO HAD 2 BROKEN OFF IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLUS THE MANIFOLD ITSELF HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK. IN THE END, I PAID ALMOST $2,000 TO HAVE DRIVER AND PASSENGER RUNNING BOARD AND MOTORS REPLACED. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAD GONE BAD AND WAS REPLACED, THE SPARK PLUGS AND ALL MANIFOLD BOLTS (ALONG WITH BROKEN) WERE ALL REMOVED AND REPLACED.
2015-10-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 4M2EU47E86U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE REAR WINDOW HINGES DISINTEGRATED AND THE REAR WINDOW FELL OFF. WE WERE NOT IN MOTION AND JUST IN LIFTING THE WINDOW IT CRACKED OFF. IN RESEARCHING THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2004 FOR THE SAME EXACT ISSUE FOR THE SAME MAKE/MANUFACTURER . THE PROBLEM HOWEVER WAS NEVER FIXED IN THE YEARS THAT FOLLOWED AND SADLY THERE HAS BEEN NO SUBSEQUENT RECALLS IF I SMALL CHILD WAS BEHIND THE WINDOW THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR IF THE CAR WAS IN MOTION THE WINDOW COULD HAVE CRACKED AND FALLEN OFF. AFTER CALLING THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY RESPONDED THAT FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL YEAR THE RECALL DOESN'T APPLY BUT TO HOLD ON TO MY RECEIPT JUST IN CASE..... PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PICTURES OF THE HINGES, THE PARTS ALONE COST OVER $150
2015-02-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-10
- VIN: 4M2EU37E66U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING THE KEY FOB AND THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR COULD BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SMART JUNCTION BOX FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,783.
2015-01-27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-01
- VIN: 4M2EU38886U
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THREE WAY HEATER HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
2015-01-27
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-01
- VIN: 4M2EU38886U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT EIGHT SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND A COIL PACK WAS PLACED TO PREVENT THE SPARK PLUGS FROM BLOWING OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
2007-12-11
- Manufacturer: SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.
- Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Summary: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
- Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
2005-11-09
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
- Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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