1999 FORD MOUNTAINEER
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 19 TSBs
01X001000 May 22, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 14, 2009
Incident date: Sep 11, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND HE WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE IT. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF; HOWEVER, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE RESET ITSELF, BEGAN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 6, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007 REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOU... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Apr 27, 2005
Incident date: Mar 6, 2005
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A BEEPING NOISE WAS HEARD INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT AIR BAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM MAYBE THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Sep 15, 2003
WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED, IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP, PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. FORD HAS REPLACED A NUMBER OF PARTS ON THE FRONT END, AND PROBLEM KEEPS RECURRING. *AK
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Dec 24, 1999
SIDEWALL SEPERATION AT THE TREAD( DOT NUMBER: W2HL TIRE SIZE: P23575R15 )
TIRES
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Dec 24, 1999
SIDEWALL SEPERATION AT THE TREAD( DOT NUMBER: W2HL TIRE SIZE: P23575R15 )
TIRES
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Apr 11, 2000
TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE ON EXPRESSWAY. I DID NOT HIT OR RUN OVER ANYTHING NOTICABLE. THE VECHICLE "FISHTAILED" AND ALMOST TURNED OVER.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 23575R15 )
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD MOUNTAINEER
19 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2 |
| 105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
15138
Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP. *SLC
15119
Aug 1, 2001
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC
00B40
Apr 1, 2000
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. **MR
13813
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
7904
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP.
13807
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13757
Jan 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP/TRACTION-LOK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING. *MJS
13752
Jan 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *MJS
13745
Jan 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS
13725
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION/MOAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13709
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE AND BUILT PRIOR TO 11/23/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP. *MJS
8022
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
7918
Jan 1, 2000
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
FRONT AXLE PINION LIL SEAL LEAKS.
985211
Nov 1, 1998
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE
9812061
Nov 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES WITH OHV/SOHC, 5.0L 4.6L, 5.4L MAY EXHIBIT A (MIL) ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DTC'S P1450,PO455,PO466. THE DECEMBER SBDS RELEASE WILL INCLUDED NEW AUTOMATED STATIC LEAK TEST FOR DIANOSING THESE CONCERNS. *MJS
12127
Nov 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM/FM/CASS/CD) RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIO CONCERN OF NO DISPLAY OR GRAPHICS. *MJS
12146
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN UPPER ENGINE TAPPING NOISE ON COLD START. *MJS
12149
Nov 1, 1998
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 9/14/98 AND 10/22/98, THE REAR LIFTGATE APPLIQUE MOUNTAINEER LETTERING MAY BE DIFFICULT TO READ. *MJS
FORD MOUNTAINEER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD MOUNTAINEER across all model years (1997, 2003).
9
Total Recalls
52
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths