2007 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 2007 Mercury Mountaineer problems
The 2007 Mercury Mountaineer has been reported to have several common problems, based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Exhaust System Issues: Exhaust system problems are also common, with issues including muffler and pipe leaks, catalytic converter failure, and exhaust manifold leaks. These issues can lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.
- Brake System Issues: Brake system problems are a frequent complaint, with issues including premature pad or rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system failure, and parking brake issues. These problems can lead to reduced braking performance and potential safety hazards.
- Engine Issues: Engine problems are a common complaint, with issues including engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head or head gasket failure, and timing chain or belt issues. These problems can lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.
- Climate System Issues: Climate system problems are a frequent complaint, with issues including AC compressor failure, blower motor failure, and refrigerant leakage. These problems can lead to reduced comfort and potential safety hazards.
- Electrical System Issues: Electrical system problems are a common complaint, with issues including alternator failure, starter failure, and hybrid battery replacement. These problems can lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.
- Fuel System Issues: Fuel system problems are a frequent complaint, with issues including sensors, emission-control devices, and fuel-injection system failure. These problems can lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.
- Cooling System Issues: Cooling system problems are a common complaint, with issues including radiator failure, cooling fan failure, and antifreeze leaks. These problems can lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.
- Drivetrain Issues: Drivetrain problems are a frequent complaint, with issues including driveshaft or axle failure, CV joint failure, and differential failure. These problems can lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards.
- Noise and Vibration Issues: Noise and vibration problems are a common complaint, with issues including squeaks, rattles, wind noises, and vibration. These problems can lead to reduced comfort and potential safety hazards.
- Body and Paint Issues: Body and paint problems are a frequent complaint, with issues including paint fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking, and loose interior or exterior trim or moldings. These problems can lead to reduced appearance and potential safety hazards.
- Accessory Issues: Accessory problems are a frequent complaint, with issues including accessory belt failure, window regulator failure, and seat control failure. These problems can lead to reduced comfort and potential safety hazards.
These common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer can lead to significant repair costs and reduced performance, comfort, and safety. Owners of this vehicle should be aware of these issues and consider more frequent maintenance or replacement of affected components to avoid potential safety hazards and reduce repair costs.
2007 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:
- Seats problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Mercury Mountaineer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Mercury Mountaineer
The NHTSA has received 79 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles.
2024-05-03
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 4M2EU48E07U
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: My husband had purchased 4 brand new COOPER TIRES EVOLUTION H/T M+S size P235 / 65 R 18 a number of years ago. My husband has since passed away. I cannot find my sales receipt due to the fact my husband had paid for the tires in question. I do not know what he did with the sales receipt. I have a few good-faith efforts and attempts to bring this matter to COOPER TIRES but each and every time I got the same reply from them "NO we cannot help you. We will not be able to warranty your tires for you......we need a sales receipt......" I had my good friend take my vehicle to a local tire dealer and installer recommended by COOPER TIRES and this tire dealer found that: (1) all 4 COOPER TIRES on my vehicle look and are brand new (2) tire tread depth on all 4 COOPER TIRES on my vehicle are 8/32 " (3) three COOPER TIRES on my vehicle show a DOT date code of 2017 and one COOPER TIRE on my car shows a DOT date code of 3817 (4) all four COOPER TIRES on my vehicle have numerous cracks on the sidewall of the tires which is a manufacture defective and COOPER TIRES should replace all 4 tires on my car (5) the right-rear COOPER tire on my vehicle is leaking air from the sidewall due to the cracks. (6) COOPER TIRES should under the law include my tires under their national recall list because the COOPER TIRES on my vehicle have the same (1) make and model tire (2) the exact same size tire (3) all 4 COOPER TIRES on vehicle were made in the same factory as the rest of the recall tires (4) three of the COOPER TIRES on my vehicle have an issue with the date code (see recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T014000 for more info). I could go on and on but I think you get the idea. Also, I will hold COOPER TIRES legally liable if I get into a car accident due to its manufacture defective COOPER tires. The exact dates my good friend has contacted COOPER TIRES are: (1) May 01, 2024 (four times); (2) May 02, 2024 (three times). I asked for a call back but nobody returned my call.
2023-05-04
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-04
- VIN: 4M2EU48877U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: If you set cruise control while driving under 45 mph the engine shuts off.
2023-01-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-04
- VIN: 4M2EU48847U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: It happens every time I drive this vehicle. The ignition is lose, so the key jiggles and if their is too much bumping or shaking the key slightly moves and the seat and interior lights come on now I’ve tried Combat the issue with keeping the lights off on the interior and thought maybe I could turn off the seat function still haven’t figured that out yet
2022-08-18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-06
- VIN: 4M2EU47E17U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was driving on the expressway and my truck just shut off. The car panel Illuminati to a check engine light and a wrench. I had to put on my caution light and make it to the shoulder. That was scary. I sat for 10 minutes before it started back up. I've taken it to the dealership and all they did was guess what the problem could be. They said it might be the fuel pump or something electric or the computer. That's not doing me any good, because I'm still having this problem.
2021-04-12
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-03
- VIN: 4M2EU47E47U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY AT 137,000 MILES. THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TRANSMISSIONS AT THIS MILEAGE AND FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SOME OF THE COST. THIS IS RIDICULOUS.
2019-10-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-14
- VIN: 4M2EU47E97U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND SOME OTHER RELATED PARTS IN MY VEHICLE AND I WAS INFORMED BY A DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WAS A "SILENT RECALL" ON THIS TRANSMISSION AND THAT EVEN THOUGH FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUES AS EARLY AS 2000 THEY CONTINUE TO INSTALL THEM IN VEHICLES. IF YOU LOOK ONLINE YOU WILL SEE QUITE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS TRANSMISSION. I FEEL SINCE FORD KNOWINGLY KEPT USING THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND WAS WELL AWARE OF THEIR POSSIBLE FAILURE WHEN THEY REACHED 130,000 MILES THAT THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AT LEAST A PORTION OF HE COSTS IF INDEED, NOT ALL OF THE COST OF REPLACEMENT. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CAR COMPANY PUTS OUT A SILENT RECALL? DO I HAVE ANY RIGHTS? I HAVE ALREADY SENT A CERTIFIED LETTER TO FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER RELATIONS IN DEARBORN, MI AND I HAVE A SIGNED RECEIPT THAT THEY ACCEPTED MY LETTER BUT THEY HAVE NOT BOTHERED TO CONTACT ME AT ALL. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS AND IS THIS SOMETHING YOU CAN HELP ME WITH? THE FIRST TIME THIS TRANSMISSION CAUSED A PROBLEM WAS WHEN WE WERE IN 5 PM TRAFFIC ON A ROAD WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MILES AN HOUR AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED LEAVING MY FAMILY IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY TWO LANE ROAD WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. I CAN FORWARD MY BILLS AND COPIES OF ONLINE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS.
2019-10-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-13
- VIN: 4M2EU38847U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CAN'T REGISTER MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I'M TOLD THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS NOT LEGAL FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA, AND IT IS NOT AVAILABLE AFTER AN EXTENSIVE NATION WIDE SEARCH OF DIFFERENT CATALYTIC CONVERTER MANUFACTURERS. HOW OR CAN YOU HELP ME TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER.
2019-09-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-05
- VIN: 4M2EU48E87U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1ST WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT CONTINUES TO MOVE BACK N FORTH FROM WAY BACK TO UP CLOSE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WHILE THIS SEAT MOVES IS VERY DANGEROUS EVERYTIME I LOCK THE DOORS THEY UNLOCK N ONLY LOCK WHEN OFF
2019-06-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-03
- VIN: 4M2EU47E87U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A BUSY CITY STREET WHEN I STOP AT A STOP LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT. WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE MY MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WHEN IN TO LIMP MODE. AS I INSPECTED THE SUV FOR PROBLEMS I NOTICED THE MY ENGINE/TRANSMISSION WIRE HARNESS WAS BRITTLE AND EXPOSING BARE WIRE AND THAT THE WIRES WERE TOUCHING EACH OTHERS CAUSE THEM TO SHORT OFF THE VEHICLE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND FRYING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. IT ALSO CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO MALFUNCTION AND SHIFT WRONG WHICH IN TURN CAUSING THE TORQUE CONVERTER TO FAIL AND DESTROY THE TRANSMISSION.
2019-01-10
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-24
- VIN: 4M2EU47E37U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I AM RECEIVING FALSE READINGS AS TO THE ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAGS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ALSO WHEN I AM OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CAN TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT, AND SOMETIMES THE INDICATOR WORKS PROPERLY AND SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. I EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM SOMETIMES WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. MY CONCERN IS THE FACT I DON'T KNOW IF MY AIRBAG IS OPERATIONAL OR NOT. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED I WOULD BE CHARGED $99 TO JUST HAVE IT CHECKED. I HAVE NOT DONE SO.
2018-09-26
SEATS,INTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-26
- VIN: 4M2EU48847U
- Components: SEATS,INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNINTENTIONALLY MOVED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 207,000.
2018-08-28
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-20
- VIN: 4M2EU48827U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAR RAN ROUGH & HESITATED/SURGED UPON ACCELERATION. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON FORD PROBLEM INVOLVING PREMATURE SPARK PLUG BREAK DOWN IN THE FORD TRITON ENGINE SEE FORD SPARK PLUG CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. SHULTZ FORD IN NANUET NY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FAULTY PLUGS, THERE WAS ALSO A RISK OF BREAKING PLUGS UPON REMOVAL. I HAD THEM DO THE REPAIRS AT A COST OF $788. LATER I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SETTLEMENT, HOWEVER MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH IT HAD THE SAME ENGINE AS THE CARS/TRUCKS/ SUV'S THAT WERE INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO RE: REIMBURSING ME FOR THE REPAIR EXPENSE AS MY SUV WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT. THEY SUGGESTED I FILE THIS COMPLAINT. CAN I GET SOME SATISFACTION?
2018-05-30
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-21
- VIN: 4M2EU47E97U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP AND JERK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TT UPDATED 9/21/18*JB
2018-04-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-21
- VIN: 4M2EU47E37U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PASSENGER SEATBELT LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK UNLESS YOU UNBUCKEL THE BELT IT JUST KEEPS GETTING TIGHTER HAVE A PROBLEM WHERE THE YOU PUSH DOWN ON GAS IT WON'T DO ANYTHING FOR A MOMENT THEN JOLT FORWARD AN THE MAIN PROBLEM IT WITH THE ELECTRIC IF YOU BARLEY TOUCH THE IGNITION SWITCH OR CONTROLS FOR THE SEAT THE SEAT MOVES THE IGNITION ALSO NOT ONLY MOVES THE SEAT BUT A COUPLE TIMES IT HAS SHUT THE CAR OFF AND ONCE LOCKED US IN THE CAR HAD TO PUT THE KEYS IN AND START TO GET IT TO UNLOCK AND ONCE LOCKED US OUT WITH KEYS STILL IN IGNITION SWITCH
2018-04-08
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-02
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY SEAT WILL RANDOMLY MOVE BACK AND FORTH AS IF I TOOK THE KEYS OUT. THOUGHT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION BUT AFTER HAVING THE GARAGE PUT TRANSMISSION FLUID IN IT STILL FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS MESSED UP EVEN THOUGH THE GARAGE SAYS THE TRANSMISSION IS FINE.
2018-03-16
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-15
- VIN: 4M2EU48877U
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: INTERMITTENTLY, THE SEAT MOVES TO THE 'EASY EGRESS' POSITION WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE DOME LIGHT COMES ON, AS IT WOULD IF YOU WERE GETTING OUT OF THE CAR. FROM READING THE MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, I AGREE THAT IT HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR TURNING AND IT HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO. NO ACCIDENT YET BUT IT'S VERY JARRING AND DANGEROUS.
2018-01-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-20
- VIN: 4M2EU47E97U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR
2017-11-06
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-06
- VIN: 4M2EU38E87U
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING MY SEAT ADJUSTED ITSELF A COUPLE OF TIMES SO THAT I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME REACHING THE PEDALS UNTIL I COULD GET IT BACK TO THE PROPER POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS A "FLUKE". TODAY, WHEN I PICKED MY KIDS UP AND DROVE HOME IT HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN 3 MILES AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET. I WAS UNABLE TO ISOLATE A "TRIGGER" TO THE MOVEMENT. ONE TIME I WAS GOING ABOUT 30 ON A STREET, ANOTHER TIME I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP SIGN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION.
2017-11-04
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4M2EU37E37U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL RECENTLY, THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT DROVE. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND GOT TRANSMISSION FLUID PUT IN BUT THE PROBLEMS REMAINED THE SAME AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAS FINE. MY THERMOSTAT HOUSING UNIT WAS LEAKING (THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THESE CARS AND VERY DANGEROUS, NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION!) AND HAD CAUSED VERY EXPENSIVE WIRING ISSUES. ALMOST ACTS EXACTLY LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT - RPM'S ARE WAY TOO HIGH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE IN THE MIDDLE OF CITY TRAFFIC, THE CAR JUMPED AT A STOPLIGHT AND CAUSED ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AND IT DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY. PROBLEMS OCCURRED OUT OF NOWHERE AND ARE TOO DANGEROUS TO BE IGNORED BUT VERY EXPENSIVE TO BE FIXED. ITS VERY COMMON AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED!!!!
2017-10-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
- Summary: UPON DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE INSIDE DOME LIGHTS CAME ON AND MY SEAT STARTED ADJUSTING ITSELF BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING.
2017-03-13
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-01
- VIN: 4M2EU38E47U
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE DRIVERS SEAT, WILL, WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, AUTOMATICALLY START MOVING BACKWARDS TO IT'S DEFAULT POSITION. SOMETIMES THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. IN A PANIC, SO FAR, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE BACKWARD MOVEMENT BY GRABBING THE SEAT POSITION BUTTON AND FORCING IT TO MOVE BACK UP TO THE PRESET POSITION WHERE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET MY FEET BACK ON THE PEDALS. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING FULL SPEED ON INTERSTATES, ON SIDE STREETS AND FRONTAGE ROADS AND EVERYTIME WITHOUT WARNING. ONE TIME, WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN, I COULD NOT CATCH IT QUICKLY ENOUGH AND IT MOVED SO FAR BACK THAT MY FEET COULD NOT REACH ANY OF THE PEDALS! LUCKILY THAT TIME I WAS SITTING STILL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THREE YEARS.
2016-08-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-12
- VIN: 4M2EU48E27U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS NOT MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. UPDATED 09/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PISTON TYPE HOOD HOLDING SYSTEM FAILED. THE HOODCAME CRASHING DOWN.UPDATED 08/09/2017*JS
2016-03-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-17
- VIN: 4M2EU48807U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED THE SEAT MOVES ALL THE WAY BACK AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN YOU BRAKE OR GO OVER A BUMP. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO SOMEONE OF MY SIZE BECAUSE WHEN THE SEAT GOES ALL THE WAY BACK I CAN NO LONGER TOUCH THE PEDALS. THIS IS HAPPENING VERY OFTEN AND I HAVE GOOGLED IT AND I CAN SEE THAT A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWN THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND FORD DEALERS AND NOBODY SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT.
2016-01-31
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-31
- VIN: 4M2EU47E87U
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR HATCH HINGE ON THE GLASS BROKE WHEN OPENING. IT ALMOST HIT ME IN THE HEAD
2016-01-23
STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-26
- VIN: 4M2EU38E07U
- Components: STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: - SEAT ( DRIVER'S SEAT) AUTOMATICALLY MOVES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUES. - EXCESS WATER LEAKAGE AROUND LEFT DOOR JAM IN WATER RUN DOWN INTO BASE OF FLOOR - WATER SEEPAGE AROUND SUN ROOF - TIRE SENSOR ( LEFT)
2007 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2007 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.
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